WebMD is a good place to learn about anything medical related. Wikipedia is another good place to learn about eating disorders in general. Two great sources.
W. Stewart Agras has written: 'Overcoming your eating disorder' -- subject(s): Patients, Compulsive eating, Treatment, Bulimia, Rehabilitation, Eating disorders 'Overcoming eating disorders: a cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder: therapist guide' 'Overcoming Eating Disorders Client Workbook' 'Behavior therapy' -- subject(s): Behavior therapy, Research 'Eating disorders' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Appetite disorders, Bulimia, Obesity, Therapy, Treatment
Studies of twins separated at birth and research with genetically altered mice have shown that there is a genetic component to obesity. Some researchers think that there are also genetic factors involved in eating disorders.
the study of eating disorders
A good website is somethingfishy.com. There you will find information about various eating disorders. Anorexia is an abnormal perception that one's body is fat. Bulimia is similar but instead of not eating the person forces themselves to throw up all the food. There are other disorders in which a person compulsively overeats.
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
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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All eating disorders are phsychiatric disorders. Plain and Simple.