Eating Disorder Essays
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Obesity numbers have tripled around the world since 1975, killing an estimated 2.8 million adults every year (World Health Organisation, 2018). Globally, it is one of the largest causes of preventable deaths and serious illness, due to many socio-economic factors, as well as the lack of individual and social responsibility. These factors contributing to obesity will continue to cause serious...
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Beauty is a state of mind. As adolescent girls and boys grow and develop, they have to learn to accept and love their bodies. The process of loving oneself is arduous, and being insecure can last into adulthood. However, some children’s insecurities may turn into serious disorders. One condition that is related to body dysmorphia is anorexia nervosa, which is...
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Bulimia is an eating disorder. The term 'bulimia' comes from the Greek word meaning 'cow' and 'hunger.' There are many explanations for this disease, but two explanations are more authoritative. According to the Webster Medical Desk Dictionary, published in 1993, this is food distress characterized by repeated overeating, followed by forced vomiting, prolonged fasting or abuse of laxatives, enemas, diuretics,...
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