Causes of eating disorders
by: Kathleen Estrada-Bravo and Camille Daniels
Anorexia
It's an eating disorder that causes people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
Behavior: People with anorexia may starve themselves or exercise too much in order to maintain a below-normal weight.
Symptoms: depression, anxiety, thin appearance
long term effect: could be death.
Bulimia
A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
Behavioral: impulsivity, lack of restraint, vomiting after overeating, self-harm, binge eating, or compulsive behavior.
Symptoms: depression, constipation, mood swings.
Long term effects: Tooth decay, osteoporosis, suicide risk
Binge eating
A disorder you are frequently eating food even when your not hungry.
Behavior: Constantly eating, depression, anxiety
Symptoms: feelings disgusted, ashamed, dieting without weight loss
Long term effects: obesity, type 2 diabetes, bipolar disorder