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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Close to 10 million teenagers develop eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Informed parents can learn how to help promote positive body image and be aware of the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment for these eating disorders.

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Eating Disorders

In-Depth Information on Eating Disorders For more detailed information on eating disorders, including symptoms, ...

Source: NYU Child Study Center
Eating Disorders: Counseling Issues

Bulimia and anorexia are binge-eating and starving disorders afflicting thousands of adolescent and young adult women ...

Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
Pro-Eating Disorder Websites Send Dangerous Messages

Scores of disturbing websites are making it seem acceptable for teens to become — and stay — dangerously ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation

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Staying Healthy in College

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Adolescents and Body Image

Source: NYU Child Study Center
Disordered Eating Behavior in Middle Childhood

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know

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