What Are The Three Main Eating Disorders?

Eating correctly is hard for all of us, but for some, the struggle is deadly. Severe over-eating or under-eating may lead to an eating disorder, a disease many of us have experience with, even if it is rarely diagnosed. We were so grateful to have Dr. Allegra Broft, a psychiatrist and professor at Columbia, on the show to educate us on the various types of eating disorders, and to let us know what we can do if a loved one needs help. The three main types of eating disorders In the video above, Allegra explores the three main eating disorders, and speaks to their differences and similarities. Anorexia NervosaAllegra defines anorexia, as the "restriction of food on a chronic basis leading to a markedly significantly low body weight." Allegra also emphasizes the "psychological aspect" of it - this is not just losing weight from a medical condition, but losing weight from the "intense fear of gaining weight", even if you are already underweight. Bulimia NervosaAllegra describes Bulimia as a "normal-weight eating disorder," meaning that it may be less physically visibile. Bulimia is defined by "repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors," and includes a similar psychological distresses to anorexia. The methods of purging can include "diet pills, water pills, laxatives, even exercise" says Allegra. Binge Eating Disorder Allegra defines this disorder as "repeated episodes of binge eating", caused by associated psychological stresses, that lead to unhealthy...
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