I have chosen the topic of eating disorders amoungst adolescents for
             my reaserch project. By Meriam Webster Medical Dictionary definition, the
             term eating disorder is defined by the following;
             Eating Disorders: Psychological disorders (anorexia nervosa,
             bulimia) charachterized by gross disturbances of eating
             Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder which is charachterized by
             self-starvation. Contrary to popular belief anorexics do eat every day even
             involving "forbidden foods" such as ice cream, candy, desserts. Generally
             only they only eat small amounts of food or severly restrict themselves to
             the foods which are "safe" to eat. A typical daily caloric intake of 600-800
             calories or less is seen. Excercise is important to lose weight too. Most
             anorexics dont see how thin they are becoming. Their distorted body
             image sees them as gaining weight. Death can occur due to kidney or
             People with bulimia are involved in a binge-purge cycle of
             trying to control their weight and food intake. Bulimia is chaachterized by
             eating large amounts of food in a short period of timer, often foods which
             are "forbidden" or "bad". Guilt soon follows which results in an attempt to
             purge the food and calories from the body. Not all bulimics will vomit.
             Some will use laxitives or excessive excercising. As with anorexia,
             depression and withdrawl occur and bulimia can result in deat if untreated.
             Many people eat in response to emotional, not physical
             hunger. Compusive overeaters often feel a void in their lives. This void
             leaves them to feel empty and in turn they will eat to fill the emptyiness and
             choose comfort foods to fill the hunger. Compulsive overaters can be at
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