Glencoe Health

Introduction:
Eating disorders are very common in America. Millions of people suffer from them, mostly teen girls and young women. On the Web site below you will learn about the three most common eating disorders, the risks associated with them, and how they can be treated.

Links to Explore:
Eating Disorders
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0047/default.asp

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the fact sheet on eating disorders.
• Then answer the following questions:

1			What group of people is most commonly affected by eating disorders?
2			What is the main difference between anorexia and bulimia?
3			Which eating disorder is most common among men and boys?
4			List two of the symptoms required for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.
5			What type of treatment is useful for those recovering from any eating disorder?