EATING DISORDERS WEEKLY Jan. 2015 | Page 3

The various forms of ed

Anorexia consists of abnormally low body weight, fear of gaining weight, obsession with counting calories, and a distorted body image perception. People with Bulimia, however, usually binge and then purge. Mia can be categorized in two ways: 1.Purging bulimia- May purposefully vomit or misuse laxatives, diuretics or enemas after bingeing. 2. Nonpurging bulimia- Use of other methods such as fasting, strict dieting or excessive exercise.

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Eating Disorders can result in muscle loss, therefore you become weaker?