Eating Disorders
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Eating Disorders Eating disorders can change a person's life and affect the people around he or she. People engaged in eating disorders are usually referred to as victims, because of the horrible and dangerous effects of these diseases. Eating disorders are serious, sometimes life threatening illnesses. There are three different types of common eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating. There are also two not as common disorders recognized by most people today; they are pica, anorexia and bulimia in combination. One must first know how to recognize them in order to help one's self or others battle. Eating disorders are very common and people should know what they are, what causes them, how to detect them, and most importantly how to help. Anorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder in which a person starves them self in order to gain and maintain their idea of "perfection." This condition...

