Description

This pamphlet establishes eating disorders — bulimia and anorexia — as treatable conditions with complex social and psychological origins, not phases or attitudes. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that involve disordered eating patterns and behaviors. They often involve a distorted body image and an obsession with food, weight, and body size. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

These disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences and can lead to serious health problems. Including malnutrition, organ damage, and in some cases, death. They can also have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life and relationships. The brochure examines eating disorders warning signs, risk factors as well as health consequences. While also suggesting ways to help someone who has an eating disorder. Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, but they are most commonly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults.

In conclusion, readers are directed to the “In the Know Zone” website for in-depth information on the subject.

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