Eating disorders

Can Youth Sports Reverse the Obesity Epidemic?

Before the pandemic, nearly one in five children and adolescents ages 2–19 were obese. This proportion varied by race, ethnicity and other socioeconomic factors, from fewer than 1 in 10...

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Tips for Parents

Eating disorders

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder that starts early in life. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID does not cause body image issues or fear of gaining weight....

Insidious Bulimia Nervosa: Developments, Symptoms, and Referring for Help

Eating disorders

Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is the second most common eating disorder (ED). It is a neuropsychological disorder that potentially can be life-threatening if not treated, which affects both genders. The prevalence...

Anorexia Nervosa: Inside One of the Most Prevalent Eating Disorders

Eating disorders

Causes behind rising prevalence Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is one of the most prevalent eating disorders (EDs). It has been estimated that the prevalence for females diagnosed with AN is up...

Eating Disorders: Prevalence, Introduction and Treatment

Eating disorders

When we hear the words eating disorder, the majority of us think of anorexia or bulimia, extreme dieting and those screaming headlines featuring pictures of underweight girls one can stumble...