The Three Types of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can be described as any type of disorder that can be characterized as obsessive and long-term in nature and that is related to food or body image. Since the 1970s there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of individuals affected by eating disorders. Part of this dramatic increase can at least be partially attributed to the rise in body consciousness and objectification of the body in popular culture and media. It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of all adolescent and young women in the United States will develop some form of eating disorder. Men are also susceptible to developing and eating disorder although it is substantially less common. Among men, eating disorders are more common among weight conscious athletes. Here is a brief overview of the three different types of eating disorders.

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