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Is obesity an eating disorder?
No. Obesity is a state that someone can be in. It means that someone has too high of a fat content to be healthy. Someone who is fat may not have any eating disorder - no matter how big they are. Eating disorders can include, but are not limited to: Anorexia (lack of eating), Bulimia (puking up what you eat, usually coupled with over eating), and Binge Eating (eating large amounts of food at once).
What are signs to look for in someone with an eating disorder?
someone with an eating disorder may show signs of depression in the more obvious cases but in the more secrative cases the person may have suddenlt lack in self confidence. However an eating disorder may be hidden in ones diet, just because they're eating doesn't mean they're not sick. for exampl they may eat only protein which has no fat but burns quickly in the system. it's better to consult a doctor or counsiler if you suspect an eating disorder. :)
Is starving yourself to lose weight an eating disorder even if its your own decision?
Almost certainly yes. A disorder means a lack of order. Eating regularly and healthily is order, starving by choice is disorder. It's as simple as that.
Does a eating disorder cause muscle tightness?
Dehydration often accompanies the habits of those suffering from an eating disorder. Lack of proper water in the body can cause cramping and overall tightness.
What is the name of the disease caused by not eating enough protein?
A lack of protein does not cause an eating disorder. Instead, that can cause anemia.
How is Anorexia and Bulimia related to unbalanced diet?
I'm not quite sure what you're asking...? Anorexia and/or bulimia can cause an 'unbalanced diet' and lack of nutrients to the body, but you do not simply 'get' and eating disorder from and unbalanced diet. An eating disorder is not just 'not eating' or other eating disorder behaviors, but much more extensive, involving mental and emotional patterns as well as the eating habits. (Or lack thereof. Ha.)
What is another word for lack of focus?
ADD, or attention deficit disorder is a disorder that makes someone loose attention. You could use attention deficit.
What is the eating disorder that makes you gain weight called?
The eating disorder that is characterized by compulsive overeating and often leads to weight gain is known as Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Individuals with BED frequently consume large amounts of food in a short period and may feel a lack of control during these episodes. Unlike bulimia, those with BED do not regularly use purging behaviors to compensate for their eating. This disorder can have significant psychological and physical health consequences.
Eating disorder causes yellow toe nails?
Yes, they can. People who suffer from eating disorders tend to lack vital and essentail nutrients in their diet from lack of eating properly. These missing nutrients cannot help keep nails healthy, so they can discolor, become brittle, or fall out.
Eating sponge rollers?
A person that eats sponge rollers may have the eating disorder called pica. This is a condition in which people eat substances that lack nutrition, such as paint, clay, soil, and stones.
What IS the name for someone who makes noises while eating?
The term for someone who makes noises while eating is "smacker." This behavior can also be referred to as "eating noisily" or "noisy eating." In some contexts, it may be described as a lack of table manners or etiquette.
Why someone might develop an eating disorder?
They might feel a lack of control in their life, use food to comfort themselves, they see a negative image of themselves and think that they can make it positive (in a negative fashion), they use it to disguise pain that they are feeling emotionally, etc. . .
