Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is classed as any relationship with food that you find difficult. It is normal to experience changes to eating habits now and again but at a point when food is taking over a persons life then it may become a problem.
Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or weight and they can have serious health consequences.
Two of the most common eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia.
Anorexia is described as:-
- Excessive worrying about weight
- Restricting calorie intake
- Excessive exercise
Bulimia is described as:-
- Excessive eating
- Purging or fasting afterwards
| Physical Symptoms | Psychological Symptoms |
| Feeling tired or weak | Sleep disturbance |
| Stomach cramps | Difficulty concentrating and making decisions |
| Constipation | Feeling low |
| Irregular periods | Losing interest in activities and people |
| Liver damage | |
| Tooth decay through vomiting regularly |
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