Discussion of eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder) and feeding disorders, examining risk factors, body image issues, treatment modalities, and prevention efforts.
Eating and Feeding Disorders Overview These disorders involve persistent disturbances in eating behavior that impair physical health or psychosocial functioning. Anorexia Nervosa Restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image. Bulimia Nervosa Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behavio...…
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