Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders – Causes, Types,

Consequences and Treatments

Nickole Nesby

CCAC

Abstract

Eating disorders remain hard to treat, and difficult to prevent. An eating disorder is a mental illness that involves abnormal eating habits through either inadequate or extreme food consumption. Millions of Americans are inflicted by eating disorders. There are several types of eating disorders that can affect someone. An eating disorder can affect a person’s physical and mental abilities. Many people are unwilling to admit they have a problem with their food intake and may not seek treatment for that reason.

Eating Disorders – Causes, Types, Consequences and Treatments

The human body relies on the food we eat to fuel our bodies and keep them functioning efficiently. It is necessary for people to eat on a daily basis to preserve a healthy and strong physical and mental well-being. Many people suffer from eating disorders which makes it challenging for them to establish and maintain a healthy-eating lifestyle. Eating disorders are considered a mental illness and can cause severe medical conditions which can result in death. An eating disorder causes someone to focus primarily on weight loss and food and have difficulty concentrating on anything else. Women, men and children are all affected by eating disorders with women and adolescents being the most impacted. There are three types of eating disorders; Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. Several factors can cause an eating disorder and treatments exist to assist people in their attempt to overcome the obstacle of their problem with food consumption.

Causes

Exact causes are unknown, but several factors can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. A large percentage of people with eating disorders are of average body weight that have a mentally distorted image of their body...