Eating Disorders
by:Rhonda Vittitoe
Causes of eating disorders
Society- Famous people are thin and pretty so to be pretty you need to be small
Genetics- Eating disorders can possibly run in your family
Psychological and emotional health- People can have psychological and emotional problems that contribute to the disorder. May have low self-esteem, impulsive behavior and troubled relationships.
Anorexia
An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
Characteristics:
Bulimia
Excessive overeating followed by compensatory behaviors such as laxative abuse, vomiting, and/or compulsive exercising
Characteristics:
Binge Eating
people consume huge amounts of food while feeling out of control and powerless to stop
Characteristics:
Sources of help
Find an eating disorder treatment specialist in your area