Prevention and Diagnosis of Eating Disorders
PREVENTION
Increasing interest and concern
about eating disorders has been demonstrated in both the public
and private sectors but research into prevention has been limited.
Although many risk factors for developing eating disorders have
been identified, efforts at prevention have so far been disappointing.
A few studies have attempted to intervene in high-risk groups
with mixed results.
Attitudes that lay the groundwork
for developing eating disorders occur
as early as fourth or fifth grade or younger, making prevention
a major challenge. Better success has been accomplished in early
detection and treatment of individuals
with eating disorders.
DIAGNOSES
Because of the secretive habits
of many individuals with eating disorders, their conditions
often go undiagnosed for long periods of time. In the cases of
anorexia nervosa, signs such as extreme weight loss are more visible.
Bulimics who maintain normal body weight, on the other hand, may
be able to hide their condition to the casual observer. Family
members and friends might notice some of the following warning
signs of an eating disorder:
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Anorexia Nervosa
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(BED)
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Eating Disorders
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Causes of Eating Disorders
Treatment &
Recovery
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