Eating Disorders Articles A-Z
As this eMedTV article explains, an estimated 5 to 35 percent of people with eating disorders are male, and they experience many of the same problems as females. This part of the Web site discusses male eating disorders in detail.
Eating disorders are not just a problem for women -- there are men with eating disorders, too. This eMedTV article explains how men with eating disorders often experience the same problems as women and how more awareness of this trend is needed.
People don't often stop binge eating on their own -- in most cases, treatment is needed. This page of the eMedTV library describes methods used to help people stop binge eating, including therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication.
This eMedTV article explains that symptoms of eating disorders can include vomiting, avoiding food, and overeating compulsively. The specific symptoms vary by type, but they all involve an unhealthy preoccupation with food and weight.
The types of eating disorders that most people are familiar with include anorexia and bulimia. This part of the eMedTV library discusses these disorders and other types of eating disorders, such as EDNOS and disordered eating.
What are eating disorders? As this eMedTV article explains, eating disorders are serious medical problems often stemming from psychological problems. This selection from the archives offers an overview of these inappropriate eating behaviors.