About Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting designed to undo or compensate for the effects of binge eating.
Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)
Eating Disorder symptoms that do not fit neatly into the anorexia and bulimia categories.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Binge Eating Disorder is a type of Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified and is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating.
Males and Eating Disorders
Just like girls and women, boys and men can develop anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Many males describe themselves as compulsive eaters, and some may have binge eating disorder.
Less well-known eating disorders and related problems
There are many diseases, disorders and conditions involving food, eating, and weight.