Bulimia
Eating Disorder
Statistics
-24 million people in the US suffer from an eating disorder.
-Two percent of young women are bulimic.
-Males on wrestling teams are 7-10 times more likely to become bulimic.
Tell Someone!
-10% of all people that struggle from a eating disorder actually get the help they need.
-People don't like to let people know of their eating disorders, because they don't want to be judged or people to look at them differently.
Bulimia- an eating disorder where people eat a lot in a little bit of time; overeating medical issue.
Signs
Some signs someone is suffering from an eating disorder are:
-skipping meals or eating very little
-going to the bathroom after meals
-seems very upset or sad
-not being as social
-drop in grades
-withdrawal or sports or activities