Laura de Araújo Leonel, Antônio José de Andrade
This study aimed to analyze the main eating disorders in young adult women, emphasizing their psychological impacts and consequences on nutritional status. It is an integrative literature review with a descriptive and qualitative approach, conducted through searches in the PubMed and Science Direct databases, using descriptors in Portuguese and English related to the topic, combined with Boolean operators. Articles published between 2016 and 2026, available in full and addressing young adult women with eating disorders or at risk of developing them, were included. The results showed a high prevalence of these disorders in this population, associated with psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and difficulties in emotional regulation, in addition to strong influence from sociocultural factors, especially those related to aesthetic standards and social media use. It was observed that anorexia nervosa is associated with food restriction and physiological impairments, bulimia nervosa with compensatory behaviors and metabolic changes, and binge eating disorder with overweight and increased risk of chronic diseases. From a nutritional perspective, inadequacies in nutrient intake and changes in nutritional status were identified, ranging from malnutrition to excess weight. It is concluded that eating disorders are multifactorial conditions that require a multidisciplinary approach, highlighting the role of the nutritionist in prevention, treatment, and promotion of a healthy relationship with food, as well as the importance of developing strategies that consider psychological, nutritional, and sociocultural aspects.