Age and Eating Disorders
What age group is most affected by eating disorders? What has recent research discovered about the incidence of anorexia nervosa? Why do they think this is so?
Visit the Despite Image, Most Anorexics Are 45 or Older web site
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Body Image
Body image is an important aspect in the development of eating disorders. What is body image? How does it relate to eating disorders? How would you characterize your own body image? Are you pleased with your body? To what extent is your ideal body image based on what "society" or other people say your body should look like?
Visit the Body Positive web site
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The Genetics of Eating Disorders
As with many other diseases or disorders, there is a debate as to how much nature and nurture contribute to eating disorders. What have researchers found regarding the genetic component of certain eating disorders?
Visit the Genetics of Bulimia web site
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Cultural Roles
What role does culture play in the development of eating disorders? Why do you think most people who develop an eating disorder in the United States do so? Read this article to learn more.
Visit the Healthy Place.com web site
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Eating Disorders
For current articles on eating disorders, visit this site. Choose two articles and write a paragraph on your reactions to the information presented.
Visit the Articles and Resources web site
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