Eating Disorders

• What is an Eating Disorder?
• Warning Signs
• Types of Eating Disorders
• Risk Factors
• Classifying Eating Disorders
• Disordered Eating
• Dieting
• Eating Disorders and Children
• Eating Disorders and Adolescents
• Eating Disorders and Males
• Eating Disorders and Older People
• If You Think You May Have an Eating Disorder
  • Warning Signs and Symptoms
  • How to Seek Help
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • What to Expect From Your GP
  • EDV Helpfinder Service and Treatment Database
• Treatment Information
• For Health Professionals
• Eating Disorders and Other Health Problems

It is not uncommon for an eating disorder to go undetected. The symptoms of an eating disorder may be the first indications that a person is experiencing psychological problems and distress. The signs associated with bulimia can be more difficult to detect than anorexia, as the person may be of normal or fluctuating body weight. Some people exhibit many signs of a disorder, others only a few. For a complete list of possible early warning signs, please click here.

Last Updated: July 2009