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An article posted on The News-Herald, based in Northern Ohio, discusses the recent increases reported for eating disorders in children. Not only has there been a jump in the number of children admitted to hospitals for eating disorders, but the average age of children struggling with eating disorders is getting lower. (more…)
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There is much focus on prevention and education efforts to help girls avoid dangerous eating behavior patterns that can lead to the development of an eating disorder. Teenage girls are typically aware of the warning signs and some parents have been educated on what to watch for in their daughters to indicate that there is a problem. (more…)
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Eating disorder experts stress that there are many factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders. There is no magic equation that results in an eating disorder, nor are there warning signs, that, if addressed, definitely prevent the development of an eating disorder. (more…)
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Although eating disorders are most common in teenagers and young adults, they can also occur in younger children. To learn more about this, CNN’s Living Well Expert Dr. Jennifer Shu consulted Sari Fine Shepphird, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and author of "100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa."
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Christine Maccia, a high-school senior, has battled an eating disorder since she became a star swimmer who qualified for the Junior Olympics in the seventh grade. Her competiveness, coupled with a history of anxiety, led her to develop an eating disorder.
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While regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, it can be deadly for people with anorexia or bulimia nervosa. In many cases, healthy exercise becomes compulsive exercise due to the obsessive nature of eating disorders.
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Bodywhys, an organization dedicated to supporting those afflicted by eating disorders in Ireland, has developed a booklet offering information and support to the parents of those suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
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Even if you don’t suffer from anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder, you may still have an eating disorder—it just might not be specified yet.
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If you have an unhealthy fixation on eating only healthy food, you may be suffering from orthorexia nervosa, a form of eating disorder. Although it’s beneficial to maintain a healthy diet, it’s unhealthy to become obsessed with the food you eat (or don’t eat).
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Research shows that the transition to college, with its inherent pressures and changes, can increase the likelihood of eating disorders in young adults. While college students are empowered with newfound independence, this freedom can also trigger unhealthy and dangerous behaviors.
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