Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders: National Institutes of Mental Health Booklet

Concept Addressed: Describe some of the other health-related risks of adolescence, including injury, disordered eating, and substance use.

Read the following article and answer the following questions. Please use 2-3 complete sentences for each question:

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/complete-index.shtml (Links to an external site.)

  1. What are the life-threatening consequences of anorexia nervosa?
  2. What are the three elements in a treatment plan for anorexia nervosa?
  3. What types of therapy are used for people suffering from bulimia?
  4. How do the number of males suffering from eating disorders compare to the number of females.
  5. What new methodological approaches are being used to study the causes of eating disorders?