eating disorder的意思|示意

Eating disorders are serious psychological conditions that can be life-threatening. They are characterized by an abnormal attitude towards food, an extreme preoccupation with body weight, and a distorted body image. Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and extreme restriction of food intake leading to dangerously low body weight. Common behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa include excessive exercise, obsessive calorie counting, and extreme dieting.

Bulimia nervosa is similar to anorexia nervosa but involves a cycle of binge eating and purging. Binge eating disorder is characterized by episodes of overeating without the compensatory behaviors of purging associated with bulimia nervosa. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is characterized by an unwillingness to eat or an avoidance of certain foods due to an associated negative emotion or an aversive stimulus.

Eating disorders require prompt medical intervention, as they can have serious health consequences. Treatment typically involves individual or group therapy, nutritional counseling, and, in some cases, medication.