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Fast Facts About Anorexia And Bulimia
What Is It?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves repetitive binge eating: eating large quantities of food at one sitting, regardless of hunger. During the binge, the person feels out of control of the eating and cannot stop. The condition also involves behavior that is aimed at controlling weight, such as purging (self-induced vomiting). Individuals may also abuse laxatives, suppositories, enemas or diuretics, or they may go on an extended fast or exercise furiously.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person limits eating and weighs at least 15% less than her ideal weight. At least 90%... Read more »
Bulimia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bulimia is an illness in which a person binges on food or has regular episodes of overeating and feels a loss of control. The affected person then... Read more »
Binge eating
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
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