Eating Disorders
In Teens...
Eating disorders are often found in teens. An eating disorder is developed when a person believes that his or her body is not how it should be. People with eating disorders often try to hide it and do not want to be treated for it.
Bulimia Nervosa
- Eat large amounts of food and then vomit after
- Late teens and early adults
Binge Eating Disorder
- Eating large amounts of food and feeling bad afterwards
- Promise not to do it again but do it anyway
Anorexia Nervosa
- The fear of gaining weight
- Are not happy with their weigh although they may be skinny
Artichoke's Hearts
Artichoke Hearts by Suzanne Supplee is about a young girl named Rosemary Goode who has an eating disorder. Rosemary suffers from a binge eating disorder meaning that she often goes on eating sprees and eats everything in sight. Rosemary finally realizes what she is doing to her body and tries to make a change.