Eating disorders
Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits and attitudes towards food and body weight that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by severe restriction of food intake, an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and a distorted body image. People with anorexia nervosa may also engage in excessive exercise, and they may become dangerously thin. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise. People with bulimia nervosa often maintain a normal body weight, but their binge eating and compensatory behaviors can cause significant distress or impairment.