Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterised by an unhealthy relationship with food, body shape, and weight

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Eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating have a significant negative impact on one's health

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Anorexia nervosa is characterised by an intense fear of weight gain and an excessive restriction of food intake

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Symptoms of Anorexia includedistorted body image and intense preoccupation with their weight, shape, and size

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Bulimia nervosa involves binge eating and compensatory behaviours such vomiting, fasting, and over exercising.

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The symptoms of Bulimia include feeding out of control along with feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem

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Binge eating is a disorder characterised by regular episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short space of time

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Symptoms of binge eating disorder includeintense sense of shame and guilt, feelings of powerlessness and self-loathing

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There are a range of treatments and support programs available including counselling, medication, and nutritional guidance

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