An eating disorder (an inappropriate eating behavior) is a complex, often chronic, disease. This eMedTV article explains that anorexia, bulimia, or any other eating disorder can affect anyone. This page offers an in-depth look at eating disorders.
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.
As this eMedTV segment explains, the specific cause of eating disorders is unknown, but risk factors may involve personality factors, genetics, and biochemistry. This article describes several possible causes of eating disorders.
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, eating disorders are diagnosed based on criteria such as compulsive exercising or obsession with food. This page provides an overview of this topic and explains that with eating disorders, diagnosis can take a long time.
Eating disorder treatment may involve a combination of therapy, medication, and nutritional counseling. As this eMedTV article points out, relapse of eating disorders is quite common. This page provides an overview of treatments for eating disorders.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is no guaranteed way to prevent an eating disorder, but setting a good example for your child is an excellent start. This page covers eating disorder prevention and explains the importance of early intervention.
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.
This eMedTV segment explains that researchers are studying the brain, biology, and hormones in order to better understand and treat eating disorders. This article discusses these and other areas of eating disorder research.
As this eMedTV article explains, statistics show that eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere -- and they are being diagnosed at younger ages than before. This article provides a wide range of eating disorder statistics.
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