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