Yes and also in Canada. However, the good news is that many actors and high profile people with eating disorders are coming out of the closet and trying to get back on a proper diet and exercise program and the percentage of eating disorders is slowly declining.
Approximately 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from eating disorders.
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the study of eating disorders
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
There are a wide variety of treatment for eating disorders that are available in the U.S. The vast majority of these treatments are related to mental health, such as anti-depressive medications and counseling.
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image disorders).
The best thing to do about eating disorders is to get help. If you or you know someone that has one, go see your doctor. Your doctor will recommend you to a therapist and a nutritionist to help you overcome your eating disorders. Eating disorders can be fatal so it is extremely important for you to get help!
There are several different kinds of eating disorders, including: bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. If one suffers from these eating disorders, it is suggested one seek help from a therapist and/or doctor.
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