Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders are serious illnesses which affect more than 3 millions Americans. Untreated eating disorders lead to heart damage, depression, permanent health damage, or suicide. A recent study showed that more than half of all college students knew someone with anorexia or bulimia. One of them could be someone you care about. Shouldn't you learn more about it?
- Learn all you can about eating disorders
- Recognize the warning signs and tell-tale symptoms of eating disorders
- Find out what to do if you suspect someone you care about has an eating disorder
- Test your knowledge in real life situations faced by teenagers today
- Learn more from online resources and recommended reading
- About this Healthworks special
Funding for the Healthworks series is provided by Dakota Medical Foundation.
Information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or to be used for diagnosis or treatment. No information on this site should be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a qualified professional. If you suspect that you or someone you care about has an eating disorder, contact a professional who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. This site includes links to web sites that provide additional information on eating disorders and related topics. However, neither Prairie Public nor Dakota Medical Foundation endorses or recommends any site, product, or service provided on these links.
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