Often, eating disorders are only diagnosed after a person is very thin and very sick. Assessing your eating habits, or the habits of someone you love, early can encourage early intervention.

"People with eating disorders need to seek professional help. Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improves the chance of recovery. If not identified or treated in the early stages, eating disorders can become chronic, debilitating and even life-threatening conditions."

Ask yourself these questions: Do you wish parts of your body looked different? Are you unhappy with your reflection in the mirror? Do you skip meals or obsess about counting calories? Do you exercise to the point of fatigue or injury? If you or someone you know can answer "yes" to these questions, seek help. Source: Akron (OH) Beacon Journal

Labels: causes of eating disorders, risks, eating_habits

Posted By: Aspen Education Group