Body Image is how people see themselves when they look in the mirror, or how they picture themselves in their own mind (NEDA, 2014). Body image encompasses what they believe about their appearance and how they feel about their body. Eating Disorders are a group of serious conditions in which people are preoccupied with food and weight that they cannot focus on much else (Mayo Clinic, 1998-2014). The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and Bing-eating disorders. Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems and can be life-threatening.
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