Understanding Eating Disorders Eating disorders are not just severe diets. They are complex psychological illnesses with extreme health risks. Most people with an eating disorder are in denial or just not coping with their illness. It is important that family and friends recognize the signs of an eating disorder and know about treatment options. Learn what an eating disorder is Understand the difference between a healthy weight loss program and an eating disorder Become familiar with the characteristics, health risks, and treatment issues associated with eating disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating disorder Recognize the warning signs that may indicate an eating disorder   ABOUT THIS PROGRAM | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS WHEN IT'S SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO LEARN MORE | DISORDERED EATING MAIN PAGE BACK TO HEALTHWORKS | RETURN TO TV HOME PAGE © 1999 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.