Research Notes on Eating Disorders
People with eating disorders often have a preoccupation with weight that results in severe disturbances in eating and other behaviors. Doctors are unsure of the cause of eating disorders, but say that genetics, family behavior, and culture can play a role. Treatment for eating disorders may include nutrition education, psychotherapy, family counseling and medications.
Fast Facts:
- The two most common types of eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.
- Some complications may include heart disease, depression, digestive problems, tooth decay, ruptured esophagus, and death.
- Family dining habits and enforcing a healthy body image can be good ways to prevent an eating disorder.
5 Great Resources on Eating Disorders
- Something-Fishy.com: Support and Information on Eating Disorders
- National Institute of Mental Health: Introduction to Eating Disorders
- About.com: Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating: Help and Information for Eating Disorders
- KidsHealth: Eating Disorders Information for Kids, Teens and Parents
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5 Latest Headlines on Eating Disorders
What are Eating Disorders?
- Mayo Clinic: Eating Disorders Overview
- MedlinePlus: Eating Disorders Overview
- Casa Palmera:7 Lesser Known Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating: Causes of Eating Disorders
What Are The Symptoms of Eating Disorders?
- eHow: How to Recognize Symptoms of Binge Eating
- Something-Fishy: Sign and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating: Signs of Eating Disorders
- MayoClinic: Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders | Complications from Advanced Eating Disorders
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Eating Disorders?
- Staywell Custom Communications (via RevloutionHealth): Eating Disorders in Men
- ANRED: Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating: Types of Eating Disorders
- Something-Fishy: Types of Eating Disorders
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Eating Disorders?
- Helpguide.org: Treatment, Help and Support
- National Eating Disorders Association: Seeking Treatment for Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating: Treatments and Therapies for Eating Disorders
How Do You Prevent Eating Disorders?
- eHow: How to Find Help for Someone with Bulimia
- National Eating Disorders Association: Eating Disorders Can Be Prevented! | Ten Things Parents Can Do To Prevent Eating Disorders
- ANRED: Eating Disorders Prevention: Parents are Key Players
Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Eating Disorders
- Icing: Gala Darling's experiences with Eating Disorders
- WebMD: Videos about Eating Disorders
- Eating Disorders Talk: Outspoken and Not Apologetic
- Feed Me!: One Opinionated Woman's Thoughts About Food, Eating, and Related Topics
Foundations and Support Groups for Eating Disorders
- National Eating Disorders Assocation: Expanding Public Understanding and Prevention of Eating Disorders
- Massachusetts General Hospital: Harris Center for Eating Disorders
- National Eating Disorders Inforamtion Centre: Candadian Non-Profit Organization
- Beat: Understanding Eating Disorders and How You Can Help (UK)
- DailyStrength: Eating Disorders Communities
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Eating Disorders
- eHealthForum: Bulletins Boards for Eating Disorders
- WebMD: Eating Disorders Support Message Board
- Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt: Message Boards
- HealthBoards: Eating Disorder Recovery
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Eating Disorders
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Eating Disorder Articles
- PubMed Central: Journal Articles
- Google Scholar: Eating Disorder Articles
Clinical Trials on Eating Disorders
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Eating Disorder Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Eating Disorder Clinical Trials
User Recommended Links for Eating Disorders
- combatlamaladie.wordpress.com: combatlamaladie.wordpress.com/ (1 Recommendation)
- moritherapy.org: www.moritherapy.org/ (1 Recommendation)
- mirror-mirror.org: www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm (1 Recommendation)
- treatment4addiction.com: Bulimia Nervosa â Si... (1 Recommendation)
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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