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Eating Disorders & Body Image
Eating Disorders:
Eating disorders are the extreme expression of a range of weight and food issues experienced by both women and men. They include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. All are serious emotional problems that can have life-threatening consequences.
Body Image:
A woman’s body image encompasses her physical appearance, size, and shape. This image is formed from every experience we have-both positive and negative feedback from people who matter to us. It is also how we perceive the way our body fits into the larger cultural image of beauty.
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