Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders are psychological disorders characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior, ranging from extreme restriction of intake to extreme overeating.

There are 3 main eating disorders recognized in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

1. Anorexia Nervosa (Anorexia)

2. Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia)

3. Binge Eating Disorder (BED)