Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia nervosa and other binge eating disorders. Eating disorders can affect people of all ages and genders, and can have serious psychological and physical consequences.
Signs or symptoms:
An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you have an unhealthy attitude towards food. It can involve:
Eating too much
Over-exercise or use of medicines to control your weight
Spending a lot of time worrying about your weight and body shape
Eating very little food
Losing control over your eating
Making yourself sick or taking laxatives after you eat
Exercising too much
Having very strict habits or routines around food
Changes in your mood