Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact a person's health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
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Web Resources about Eating Disorders
- American Psychological Association (APA) - Eating Disorders PageThe APA offers general information about types of eating disorders, who is at risk, and how treatment can help.
- Center for Discovery Eating Disorder EvaluationThe assessments help determine if you or a loved one may benefit from consulting with an eating disorder professional.
- National Eating Disorders AssociationNEDA is an organization that advocates "for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders."
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Eating Disorders PageThe NIMH provides general information on how to recognize and treat eating disorders.