Eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about appearance and food, and eating behavior that harms normal body composition and functioning.

A person with anorexia nervosa typically starves themself to be thin and experiences excessive weight loss. A person with bulimia nervosa may experience weight fluctuations, but rarely the low weight associated with anorexia. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge eating and purging. Both disorders may also be characterized by compulsive exercise.

Follow the links below to find information about eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

Eating disorders explained

• anorexia
• anorexia nervosa
• binge eating disorder
• bulimia
• bulimia nervosa
• comfort eating
• eating disorders fact file
• eating disorder student fact sheet
• eating disorders
• eating disorders
• eating disorders
• eating disorders
• eating disorders - children
• guidelines for the treatment of anorexia nervosa
• questions to ask when an eating disorder is suspected
• worried someone has an eating disorder?

Emotions and behaviour

• body image
• body image issues for women
• coping skills
• self esteem
• teenage depression
• food and your life stages
• guide to healthy living
• healthy eating for kids
• healthy eating tips
• healthy weight
• teenage health
• vegetarian eating for young people

News and research

• anorexia gene
• anorexia and bulimia nervosa
• recovery from anorexia