What are eating disorders?
We all have different eating habits. There are a large number of “eating styles” which can allow us to stay healthy. However, there are some which are driven by an intense fear of becoming fat and which actually damages the person's health. These are called “eating disorders” and involve:
eating too much or
eating too little and/or
using harmful ways to get rid of calories.
For further information please read the leaflet below from The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Address: 17, Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PG
Website: www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Resources
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Eating Disorders leaflet
Read the leaflet on the Royal College of Psychiatrists website.
Credit: Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Eating Disorders : a leaflet for carers and professionals working with people with eating disorders
Download the leaflet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Credit: Royal College of Psychiatrists