Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders on the increase. Although the conditions are generally associated with girls there is evidence that boys suffer too. Depression is also associated with these eating disturbances and the risk of suicide in girls with anorexia is estimated to be 20 times higher than in young people on average.
The treatment of anorexia presents a number of challenges. The focus of attention is quite naturally related to appropriate dietary needs but there is increasing...
What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt to lose weight through diet control and/or... Read more »
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Any disruption to a normal balanced diet has the potential to cause depressive symptoms, or make existing symptoms worse. Disruption to... Read more »
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Antidepressant medications do not help patients with anorexia nervosa, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is frequently associated with a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for AnorexiaNutrition rehabilitation and psychotherapy are the cornerstones of anorexia nervosa treatment. Patients may also require treatment of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves an inability to stay at the minimum body weight considered healthy for the person's age and... Read more »
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