Eating Disorders

February 21, 2005

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is an emotional and physical problem that is associated with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape. An estimated 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Learn more about these topics at the following sites.

Facts About Eating Disorders

Describes symptoms, causes, and treatments. Offers information on getting help and coping.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/eatingdisorders.cfm

Eating Disorders: Q&A

Expert answers to common questions.

http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/ken98-0047/default.asp

What’s Going On With Me?

A guide to evaluating one’s eating and exercise habits toward determining whether there might be a “disordered eating” problem.

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41155

Anorexia

Discusses causes, signs, and health risks for women.

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/Easyread/anorexia-etr.htm

Bulimia

Discusses causes, signs, and health risks for women.

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/Easyread/bulnervosa-etr.htm

Binge Eating Disorders

Explains the condition and its complications. Describes various approaches to treating the disorder.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/binge.htm

Seeking Treatment

Offers advice on seeking help for eating disorders. Discusses medical tests, treatments, and more.

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=295

Psychotherapy

Explains the importance of seeking treatment for eating disorders and the role of psychotherapy in the process.

http://helping.apa.org/articles/article.php?id=50

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