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It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder The term "Eating disorder" refers to a variety of psychiatric illnesses common in our society today. The three most common types include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Bing NetWellness Article (More)

General Information

  • Eating Disorders (The Body Image & Health Task Force) OSU Article
  • Eating Disorders OSU Article
  • Eating Disorders (National Mental Health Information Center, US Dept Health and Human Services)
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    • The Body

  • Body Image OSU Article
  • Body Image and Your Health (The National Women's Health Information Center)
  • Body Image and Your Kids: Your Body Image Plays a Role in Theirs (WomensHealth.gov)

    • Complications

  • Amenorrhea (Merck Manual)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias MedlinePlus
  • Consequences of Eating Disorders (Academy For Eating Disorders)
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    • Symptoms and Tests

  • Binge Eating MedlinePlus
  • CHEM-20 MedlinePlus
  • Depression MedlinePlus
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    • Treatment

  • Eating Disorders: Treatment MedlinePlus
  • Psychotherapy's Role in Effective Treatment of Eating Disorders (American Psychological Association)
  • Treatment of Eating Disorders (Academy for Eating Disorders)
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    • Staying Healthy

  • Eating Disorders: Prevention/Screening MedlinePlus
  • Food Guide Pyramid MedlinePlus
  • My Family Health Portrait
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    Specific Diseases/Conditions

    Anorexia Nervosa
    Anorexia Nervosa
    Anorexia NervosaMerck Manual
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