The American Psychiatric Association
the study of eating disorders
Anerexia and Bolemia and some common eating disorders with girls. Our society is obsessed with living up to 'barbie doll' standards and will go to extremes doing so.
In many modern countries today, women are pressured to lose weight and meet the standards of models, some of which are totally unrealistic. Males are under less pressure to do this, generally, but there are males with eating disorders. One example is men who are jockeys, they have to maintain a certain weight, and some resort to eating disorders and compulsive exercise to do so.
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
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!
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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.
No, hypertension has not been proven to cause eating disorders.
All eating disorders are phsychiatric disorders. Plain and Simple.