Virtually all countries (excluding 3rd-world nations) are affected by anorexia.
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Eating disorders can - and do - affect anyone. Typically, most eating disorders affected girls / women between the ages of 12 and 28, usually in more western nations.
Eating disorders are not caused by physical deformities or problems in the brain. Instead, they are more like fears and delusions. Therapies that work for eating disorders are meant to try and help the affected patient or individual learn to have a healthy relaionship with food again and to be healthy.
the study of eating disorders
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
absolutely. Eating disorders are universal, and are actually very common in France as well as the United States. But yes, they exist everywhere, because there are pressures for every individual in every form of society
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
Despite what friends and family may say, eating disorders are not a "phase", or a sign of attention. An eating disorder is a true condition that requires medical and professional treatment. A general practitioner and psychiatrist are needed to tackle and solve the root of the eating disorder, then help someone affected with it from relapsing back into it or managing it as best as possible.
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.