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As in anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa is influenced by hereditary and social factors. Also as in anorexia nervosa, most people who have bulimia nervosa are young women who are deeply concerned about body shape and weight. Bulimia nervosa affects mainly adolescents and young adults.
As in anorexia nervosa, persons with bulimia nervosa are excessively preoccupied with thoughts of food, weight or shape which negatively affect, and disproportionately impact, their self-worth. Individuals with bulimia nervosa can be slightly underweight, normal weight, overweight or even obese.
With anorexia, a person will deny hunger and refuse to eat, practice binge eating and purging behaviors or exercise to the point of exhaustion as she attempts to limit, eliminate or “burn” calories. Low food intake and inadequate nutrition causes a person to become very thin.
The What is Anorexia? info sheet provides an overview of the disorder, including anorexia signs and symptoms, frequently asked questions, and basic information about treatment. Use this handout to introduce clients and their families to the topic of anorexia and provide basic education.
Anorexia and Bulimia. Introduction. Who gets eating disorders? Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa. How can anorexia and bulimia affect you? What causes eating disorders? Men, people with special needs and younger children. Do I have a problem? How can I help myself? What if I don't get help or change my eating habits?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by periods of significant binge-eating followed by different methods of purging in order to compensate for the overeating. Those who suffer from bulimia utilize their binge and purge cycles to prevent weight gain
What are eating disorders and how might they make you feel or act? Read about bulimia, anorexia, binge eating and other eating disorders.
