Eating Disorders: An Evidence-Based Approach (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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The mental disorder which causes abnormal eating habits is referred to as an eating disorder. It can have a negative effect on the physical and mental health of a person. Some of the common eating disorders are binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and pica. Binge eating disorder is a condition where people eat a huge amount of food in a short period of time. Anorexia nervosa involves people eating too less, resulting in low body weight. In bulimia nervosa, people eat a lot of food and then try to get rid of it. Pica involves people eating non-food items. The causes of such disorders can be genetic as well as psychiatric. People suffering from eating disorders often have body dysmorphic disorder. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of eating disorders. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.