English 101 Apa Term Paper (Eating Disorders)
Eating Disorders a Global Health Issue
Denise Gilbert
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Abstract
There is a global health crisis affecting many people around the world. Eating Disorders is a mental health condition often misunderstood by people that do not have the condition. It can trigger vomiting, bingeing, depression, and health issues. Eating disorders are illnesses that cause serious disturbances to the everyday diet. They can affect men, women and children of all ages. This research paper will describe the different types of eating disorders, who may be affected by the eating disorders, what resources are available for those who have eating disorder illness, how to treat the illness, and why they are a global issue.
Eating Disorders; a Global Health Issue There is a concern with mental health officials about the growing number of eating disorders around the world. Doctors have diagnosed the illness in three types: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a condition that causes disruption to the everyday diet, eating small amounts of food or overeating. A person with an eating disorder started out eating diverse volumes of food, but it soared out of control at some point. Concern about weight or size may also cause eating disorders. Eating disorders can occur anytime from childhood to adulthood. Eating disorders can affect both men and women. No one knows exactly how many adults and children suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders can be treatable medical illnesses. Eating disorders maybe associated with other illnesses like depression, substance abuse, or anxiety disorders.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa is extreme thinness or unwillingness to maintain normal, healthy weight. It can also be describe as an extreme fear of gaining weight and erroneous body image with self-esteem and a predisposed by perceptions of weight and
Denise Gilbert
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Abstract
There is a global health crisis affecting many people around the world. Eating Disorders is a mental health condition often misunderstood by people that do not have the condition. It can trigger vomiting, bingeing, depression, and health issues. Eating disorders are illnesses that cause serious disturbances to the everyday diet. They can affect men, women and children of all ages. This research paper will describe the different types of eating disorders, who may be affected by the eating disorders, what resources are available for those who have eating disorder illness, how to treat the illness, and why they are a global issue.
Eating Disorders; a Global Health Issue There is a concern with mental health officials about the growing number of eating disorders around the world. Doctors have diagnosed the illness in three types: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a condition that causes disruption to the everyday diet, eating small amounts of food or overeating. A person with an eating disorder started out eating diverse volumes of food, but it soared out of control at some point. Concern about weight or size may also cause eating disorders. Eating disorders can occur anytime from childhood to adulthood. Eating disorders can affect both men and women. No one knows exactly how many adults and children suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders can be treatable medical illnesses. Eating disorders maybe associated with other illnesses like depression, substance abuse, or anxiety disorders.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa is extreme thinness or unwillingness to maintain normal, healthy weight. It can also be describe as an extreme fear of gaining weight and erroneous body image with self-esteem and a predisposed by perceptions of weight and