eating disorders
- Created by: Shreeya Bhan
- Created on: 07-04-13 15:35
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- eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa: self starvation; sustained loss of appetite that has psychological origins
- Bulimia nervosa: excessive eating followed by self induced vomiting or taking laxatives
- caused by: dissatisfaction with their bodies, low self esteem, idealised body images presented in the media
- treatment: drugs to relieve obsessive fears of gaining weight; medical diet is used to restore health; counselor help for emotional conflicts
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