The second type of major eating disorder is Bulimia nervosa. ... The third classified eating disorder is called Compulsive Overeating or Binge Eating. ... Finally in the 1970s it was recognized as an eating disorder and people began to receive treatment. ... At this point a majority of the doctors say that an obese person does have disordered eating, although they will not classify it as an official eating disorder. ... (Claude-Pierre, 100) When a person goes into one of these trances it is an indication that they are at the most serious psychological state of the illness. ...

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Anerexia Nervosa This report is on the disorder Anorexia Nervosa, better known as Anorexia, a critical disorder that affects many teenagers. ... As many as 15 percent anorexics die from complications of their disorder. ... The most effective way treating anorexia combines psychological treatment and medical consultations into one coherent whole. Psychological treatment (psychotherapy) may include either individual or family therapy. In conclusion, Anorexia Nervosa is a fearful disorder, with many side effects that should be taken seriously. ...

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Athletes in thin build sports are psychologically at risk for developing eating disorders (reference). ... Often these children train away from their parents and left to the mercy of coaches and harsh judges leaving them all the more psychologically vulnerable. They are at risk for developing eating disorders that range from anorexia to bulimia to binge eating disorders. ... Possessing these particular psychological traits to begin with puts the athletes at a greater risk for developing the disease. ... The accumulation of research is biased towards psychological traits and statistics. ...

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Eating disorders develop as outward signs of inner emotional or psychological distress or problems. ... Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by a loss of at least 15% body weight resulting from refusal to consume sufficient food, despite extreme hunger. ...

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One may ask, what exactly is an "eating disorder?" As the Merriam-Webster dictionary states it an eating disorder is "any of several psychological disorders characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior." There are two main types of eating disorders- Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa. ... She is quite obviously eating-disordered. ... Magazines can be even more of a breeding place for eating disorders than television set. ...

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A study done by the Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Inc. ... There are two main eating disorders, anorexia Moegling 2 nervosa and bulimia nervosa. ... Eating disorders can affect anyone, from childhood to adulthood, men or women, boys or girls. The number of young boys suffering from an eating disorder is on the rise. ... And laxative abuse can result in chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation (Ogilvy) Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors (Ogilv...

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Another cause for obesity can be psychological factors. ... For a variety of different reasons, such as stress, boredom, or anger, a person can develop an eating disorder. Another common cause for psychological problems is American culture. ... It is much more complicated to overcome an eating disorder than simply dieting because of its underlying emotional factors. Also for the eating disorder to be resolved, the causes of the depression that created the eating disorder must be resolved. ...

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Psychological Factors in Obesity Psychological factors also influence eating habits. ... This disorder is even more common in people who are severely obese. ... Impact of Obesity on A Person's Social and Psychological Well-being. Obesity is linked to many diseases and psychological problems. ... References Eating Disorders and Obesity: by Christopher Fairburn, Kelly D. ...

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Psychological and mental treatment is needed. ... "Bulimia is an eating disorder that, like Anorexia Nervosa, is psychological in origin and can have dire physical consequences. ... Eating Disorders are not just the extremes of Anorexia and Bulimia. ... Eating Disorders can also impact on relationships. ... (P.27 Eating Disorders) With information also that a cure for Eating Disorders is a very real possibility. ...

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It can lead to eating disorders such as the highly publicized anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are believed to be psychological disorders that result form a person's low self-esteem. ... These effects are what make eating disorders life threatening. ... Eating disorders have been most common among white middle class to upper class females ("UC Davis?... Obsession with thinness can cause eating disorders that have dangerous side effects and can cause death. ...

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Television, as we know it today, has become a widely excepted epidemic that has profound negative effects on the development of children's social, psychological, physical, and academic well being. ... When it comes to violence, three things can occur as a result: One, children may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, both on television and in real life; Two, children may become afraid of the world around them and possibly even develop anxiety and sleeping disorders; And three, children may behave aggressively towards others. These are just some of the examples of how...

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Anorexia is a disorder of self starvation where the person refuses to keep a normal weight for the persons age and height. ... Sometimes the disorder is found in older women and in children as young as 8 years old. Psychological symptoms of anorexia are social withdrawal, obsessive-compulsiveness, and depression. ... The cause of anorexia is still unknown but psychological and environmental factors are apart of the development of the disorder. ...

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Maintaining a weight 20% below ones expected body weight fits the criteria for the emotional eating disorder known as anorexia. ... Therefore, eating disorders like anorexia are on the rise. ... It can cause changes externally, internally and psychologically. ... Psychologically, the anorexic suffers with isolation from others, mood swings, insomnia, hyperactivity, low self esteem, fatigue, depression, self - hatred, electrolyte imbalance and loss of sexual desire. Approximately 30% of anorexics will either die from complications due to eating disorder or commit su...

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Why Do People Gain Too Much Weight? Since I have come to America, I have seen a lot of fat people. Because I am not used to see such fat people, I have wanted to know why people here in America are fatter. Doing my search for the reasons for gaining too much weight, I have seen th...

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Another thing a child might develop because of obesity is metabolic disorders such as glucose tolerance also known as diabetes. ... Unlike bulimia, obesity is not officially defined as an eating disorder in a psychological sense. ... Yet many physicians recognize, as do parents and children, that an obese child bears considerable psychological pain. ...

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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which dieting is taken to a dangerous extreme. ... Bulimia is an eating disorder that usually appears in the late teens and early 20s (Hittner 86). ... If the eating disorder continues without proper treatment death may occur." ... The most common characteristic of males with eating disorders is excessive over-exercise. ... Studies suggest that eating disorders often begin in early to mid-adolescence. ...

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder (Eating Disorders) that is growing rapidly in today's society. ... Eating Disorders are not about weight, food, or obsession of appearance those are just symptoms. ... As well the study showed that men develop eating disorders; although, the frequency of such cases is less common, with only 10% of all anorexic being men. ... As well the book stated that there is also an extremely high tendency of Eating Disorders among athletes and models. ... As patients love food the need to control their food intake may cause psychological pr...

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As a result of weight gain, people began to have some psychological problems. Psychological consequences of being overweight can include lowered self-esteem and anxiety. ... This causes more serious disorders such as depression. ... Social isolation may be expressed through social barriers, or psychological mechanisms. ... This also causes some psychological problems or depression. ...

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Consumption of food energy is largely the outcome of eating disorder, physical inactiveness i.e. sedentary lifestyle and genetic plus some environmental factors. ... There are many factors behind it, such as genetics, social, environmental and psychological. ... Psychological factors may also influence eating habits. ... However, less than one percent of people are obese due to psychological factors. ... Other than physical problems obesity also causes emotional and psychological distress. ...

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Women make up 90% of all people who suffer from bulimia nervosa (bulimia). People suffering from bulimia may look, normal, too thin or overweight. Bulimia is a psychological disorder characterized by binge eating. Vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics or compulsive e...

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It also can account for psychological problems, such as depression and low self-esteem. ... However, there are certain medical disorders that can cause obesity, but they account for less than 1 percent of all obesity problems. ...

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Our world is faced with many diseases and disorders, each one a driving force which propels researchers and specialists on a quest for remedies. One disorder, which affects millions of people, is obesity. ... Psychological factors also contribute towards obesity for example people who have anger, sadness or facing boredom have problems with maintaining their weight. ... As much as obesity is a dominant disorder that affects many people in most countries, there are solutions that can be used to fight against it. ... Behavioral modification like counseling or therapy with professionals can help ...

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Also, describes a young woman's uncontrollable urge to eat to the point of obesity as it is the story of psychological hunger, not only for the love but also for acceptance as a whole person. ... Besides, we all know having eating disorder can lead to obesity. ...

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In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... Improved fitness can improve one's sense of well-being and ability to cope with physical and psychological stresses that can be aggravated in diabetes. ... R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sportsand Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ...

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In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... Improved fitness can improve one's sense of well-being and ability to cope with physical and psychological stresses that can be aggravated in diabetes. ... Sutton, J.R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ...

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