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eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. People with this disorder believe they are overweight, even when their bodies become grotesquely distorted by malnourishment. Bulimia is characterized by massive food binges followed by self-induced vomiting or use of diuretics and laxatives to avoid weight gain. Some anorexic patients combine bulimic purges with their starvation routine. These disorders generally afflict women—particularly in adolescence and young adulthood—and are much less common among men. Some researchers believe that anorexia and bulimia are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain; one study has linked bulimia to deprivation of tryptophan, an amino acid used by the body to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. Others contend that these disorders are rooted in societal ideals that value slenderness. Rumination disorder generally occurs during infancy, and involves repeated regurgitation accompanied by low body weight. Infants suffering from rumination disorder may re-ingest the regurgitated food. Pica, also found primarily among infants, is characterized by eating various non-nutritive substances like plaster, paint, or leaves. Obesity is not generally considered an eating disorder, since its causes tend to be physiological. (http://www.reference.com/browse/columbia/eatingdi)

You May Have An Eating Disorder Without Noticing It
Socio-cultural factors could be cultural pressures placing extreme value on “thinness” and obtaining the “perfect body”. The cultural norms placing emphasis on physical appearance and not on inner strengths and qualities as well as defining beauty as extremely narrow including specific body weights and shapes greatly contributes to the development of eating disorders.

Binge Eating Disorder An Act Of Overeating
Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by it.

Do You Have A Hidden Eating Disorder
Revealed! How an Indian cactus is helping dieters overcome food addiction Is it possible to have an eating disorder, and not be aware of it yourself? It is estimated that 50% of eating disorders go undetected. Why? Simply because the signs of eating disorder are not well known. Granted, you dont gorge yourself, then excuse yourself to throw up. Granted, you dont starve yourself till youre ready to pass out. You probably have a healthy body image and a few extra...

Tips for Dealing with Your Own or Someone Elses Eating Disorder
Dealing with an eating disorder, whether it is yours or a loved ones, is never easy. This article provides some tips.

Eating Disorders and their Causes
For family or friends, the search for the single cause of a loved ones eating disorder is fruitless. Many think that finding a single cause will help everyone to understand and be more able to help the person ‘get over it’. If only it were that simple!!!

4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity
Unfortunately, obese children often grow up to be obese adults. They are then likely to suffer diseases attributable to this obesity and the economic costs to the community are substantial. There are four main steps all parents must take in order to prevent childhood obesity in their children.