Eating Disorders

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What is an eating disorder

• Eating disorder is a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop

• Starts with obsession with food, body weight, or body shape
• can cause serious health consequences

What are the signs of an eating disorder?

• each type has a different symtomps, each condition involves problems with consuming groceries or weight

• Some disorders may have a mental and behavioral signs such as dramatic weight loss, concern about eating in public, preoccupation with weight, food, calories, fat grams, or dieting

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What causes eating disorders?

• One of these is genetics. People who have a sibling or parent with an eating disorder seem to be at an increased risk of developing one

• Other potential causes include perceived pressures to be thin, cultural preferences for thinness, and exposure to media promoting these ideals

• Personality traits are another factor. In particular, neuroticism, perfectionism, and impulsivity

Types of eating disorders

• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• Binge eating disorder
• Pica
• Rumination disorder
• Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

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disorders treatment

• Eating disorder treatment plans are specifically tailored to each person and may include a combination of multiple therapies, usually involves talk therapy
• Treatment options include:
• Individual, group, or family psychotherapy
• Medications
• Nutritional counseling