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Eating Habits
What is Pica?
Pica is disorder in which a person has a strong desire to eat, lick, or chew non-food items. These objects typically contain no nutritional value and often hold very harmful side effects. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Eating Habits, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders, Pica, Signs of Eating Disorder
What is Night Eating Syndrome?
Night Eating Syndrome is a disorder in which someone consumes most of their daily calorie intake after dinner, frequently waking in the middle of the night to eat. Foods eaten are typically unhealthy and high in calories. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Eating Habits, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders, Night Eating Syndrome, Signs of Eating Disorder
What is Orthorexia Nervosa?
Orthorexia Nervosa is a disorder in which someone is obsessed with eating the “right” kinds of food. This food is pure, healthy and typically organic. The compulsive obsession those with orthorexia have takes control of their lives, causing them to view their own worth through the food they eat. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Eating Habits, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders, Orthorexia Nervosa, Signs of Eating Disorder
Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia
Bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is a disorder in which a person constantly worries about being too small and frail looking. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders
What types of eating disorders do males have?
Males can have all three of the common eating disorders. These include: anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Finish reading this article »
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10 Common Myths
Myth #1: People who are normal or overweight can not have eating disorders. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Myths
What is EDNOS?
EDNOS, or “Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified”, is a type of disordered eating that does not necessarily fall into the specific category of anorexia, binge eating, or bulimia. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, EDNOS, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
1. Drastic Change in Eating Habits
When a person is developing an eating disorder, they cannot help the fact that their eating behaviors will be abnormal. Look for signs of abnormal eating behaviors- but remember to keep in mind the individual. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Self-injury, Signs of Eating Disorder, Warning Signs