Eating disorders are serious behavior problems. They include
Anorexia nervosa, in which you become too thin, but you don't eat enough because
you think you are fat
Bulimia nervosa, involving periods of overeating followed by purging, sometimes
through self-induced vomiting or using laxatives
Binge-eating, which is out-of-control eating
Women are more likely than men to have eating disorders. They usually start in the
teenage years and often occur along with depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
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Eating disorders are serious behavior problems. They include
Anorexia nervosa, in which you become too thin, but you ... eat enough because
you think you are fat
Bulimianervosa, involving periods of overeating followed by purging, ...
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