Eating Disorders: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Eating disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by abnormal eating habits that have a negative effect on an individual’s mental or physical health. There are various types of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, muscle dysmorphia, binge eating disorder and other specified feeding or eating disorder. Eating disorders can be caused by environmental factors such as social isolation and child abuse. It can also occur due to psychological and genetic factors. The most common symptoms of eating disorders include fatigue, weakness, sensitivity to cold and reduced beard growth in men. The treatment of eating disorders varies according to the severity and type of eating disorder. Some of the most common treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy, recreation therapy, art therapy, cognitive emotional behavioral therapy, medical nutrition therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy and family therapy. This book contains some path-breaking studies on eating disorders. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.