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