Definition
in which a person has regular episodes of eating a very large amount of food the person uses different ways such as vomiting or laxatives to prevent weight gain.
Bulimia Nervosa
Discoloration of teeth and/or tooth decay
Symptom of purging
What age does Bulimia Usually start?
12/13 to 18
Common feelings that eating disorders can lead to
shame, guilt, disgust
How many People suffer with this issue in the U.S
20 million woman, 10 million men.
making yourself sick (vomiting)
Purging
Can you treat Bulimia Nervosa? if so with what?
you can treat Bulimia, with therapy and medication.
misusing laxatives to get rid of extra calories
Purging
what are people with Bulimia most preoccupied with?
body image, eating, dieting, and exercising.
Excessive exercise.
Purging