Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious health threats to children, youth and adults of both sexes. They cause disturbances in the diet pattern, by eating a small amount or a large amount of food.
Eating disorders are mental disorders and can go unnoticed for a long period of time.
The most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
Both have a damaging effect on physical and mental health.
Eating disorders, appear to be common around the age of 16 to 20 years.
These conditions are easier to treat in early stages.
Most people who have an eating disorder recover safely.
If not treated early and well, eating disorders can become chronic (lifelong disease) and in rare severe cases they may lead to death.

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