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Each year, millions of people in the United States are affected by serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders. The vast majority of those afflicted with eating disorders are adolescent and young adult women. One reason that women in this age group are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders is their tendency to go on strict diets to achieve an “ideal” figure. Researchers have found that stringent dieting can play a key role in triggering eating disorders. ... Another two to three percent of young women develop bulimia nervosa, a destructive pattern of excessive overeating followed by vomiting or other “purging” behaviors to control their weight. These eating disorders also occur in men and older women, but much less frequently.
The consequences of eating disorders can be severe. ... Fortunately, increasing awareness of the dangers of eating disorders-sparked by medical studies and extensive media coverage of the illness- has lead many people to seek help. Nevertheless, some people with eating disorders refuse to admit that they have a problem and do not get treatment. ... Many individuals who suffer from bulimia retain their normal weight, but warning signs include frequent dieting, secretive eating of high caloric food, extreme concern over weight, shape, and body, disappearing after a binge to secretly purge, and depressed moods. ...
There are three main causes that in combination, likely cause most people’s eating disorders. ... Most people with eating disorders share certain personality traits: low self-esteem, feelings of helplessness, and a fear of becoming fat.
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