Eating disorders
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Eating disorders typically begin in early age, with the most common group presenting as adolescent girls. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the classic problems, but most disorders are not yet so classically defined but rather in early stages. Screening, diagnosis, etiology, medical considerations and treatment by primary care providers is covered. Diagnostic criteria for bulimia and anorexia nervosa are also detailed.
Publication Name: Physician Assistant
Subject: Health
ISSN: 8750-7544
Year: 1996
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Starved for nutrition: when food and weight become an obsession, your athletic gains and health pay the price
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Female college athletes involved in sports emphasizing appearance such as bodybuilding or gymnastics are at risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Symptoms of eating disorders and ways to confront a person suspected of having a disorder are discussed.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1999
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The thin obsession
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The pressure on women to be thin is a major cause of such eating disorders as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The symptoms, effects and treatments of these disorders are discussed.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1992
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