Common Questions

Select one of the headings below to be directed to a list of common questions on that topic:

Eating Disorders in General

 - What is an Eating Disorder?  
 - Who is At Risk of Developing an Eating Disorder?  
 - What are Some Statistics Related to Eating Disorders?
 - What Causes an Eating Disorder? 

Anorexia

 - What is Anorexia?  
 - What is the DSM-IV criteria for Anorexia?  
 - What are the signs and symptoms of Anorexia?

Bulimia

 - What is Bulimia?  
 - What is the DSM-IV criteria for Bulimia?  
 - What are the signs and symptoms of Bulimia?
 - What are the cognitive, emotional and social consequences of Bulimia?
 - What are the physical problems associated with having Bulimia?
 - What are the dental problems associated with having Bulimia? 

Compulsive Eating

 - What is Compulsive Eating?
 - What does a 'Compulsive Eater' Do?

Athletes and Exercise

 - What is the link between athletes and eating disorders?
 - Exercise and eating disorders?

Body Image and the Media

 - What is Body Image?
 - Body Image, Women and the Media
 - Are Males Affected by Body Image?

Males and Eating Disorders

 - Can Males Develop Eating Disorders?
 - Are Males Affected by Body Image?
 - Males and Anorexia Nervosa
 - Males and Bulimia Nervosa
 - Males and Binge Eating Disorder

How to Get Help

 - I think a friend or family member of mine has an eating disorder - What can I do? 
 - I think I have an eating disorder - What can I do?