How to tell if you are at risk of developing bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors, referred to as purging.
Food addictions are a significant problem in our overindulgent and mostly prosperous American society. Obesity in every age group can be caused by poor eating habits, including overeating or binging, a lack of exercise, a family history of obesity, medical illnesses, medications, stressful life events or changes (separations, divorce, moves, deaths, abuse), family and peer problems, a low self-esteem, and depression or other emotional problems.
When eating disorders are mentioned many think of Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa, but there is another eating disorder that has become prevalent in recent years. Binge Eating Disorder, or BED, is characterized by recurrent binge eating, without purging, fasting, or strenuous exercise after the binge.
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A history of being obese and the life changes made to loose pounds and improve health.
