Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
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The Web sites listed below will help you learn about different types of eating disorders, their symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions. The sites selected have information on the most common forms but will also help you learn about less common disorders. For example, use these sites to research eating disorders in men or in athletes, or the ramifications of malnutrition in pregnant women or diabetics.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Because definitions of these common disorders are so specific, other manifestations of unhealthy eating habits can often elude definition, but are still considered disorders. These unique conditions are referred to as "EDNOS" (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified) within the medical community.
- To find statistics enumerating how many people suffer from these disorders, try entering a specific phrase like "eating disorder statistics" into your favorite search engine. Be warned, however, that such statistics vary widely from study to study and source to source, and for that reason we haven't included any specific statistics sites in this guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
offers medical descriptions of various eating disorders, their causes, how they are diagnosed, treatment options and the medications used, along with possible complications. Read more about specific disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
Identifying Eating Disorders
Because our culture glorifies thinness and fitness to such a degree, it can be difficult to ... read more »
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder
Treating an eating disorder is a difficult process that begins with the support of loved ones. If ... read more »
Eating Disorder Treatment
We've selected some of the best resources for finding a treatment center or healthcare professional ... read more »
Eating Disorder Support
Overcoming an eating disorder is nearly impossible to do alone. Fortunately, finding a group of ... read more »
