Describe the eating disorders that occur when women (and some men) become obsessed with weight and dieting in order to avoid becoming "fat." What causes eating disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• Bulimia is characterized by episodes of excessive eating (bingeing) followed by forced vomiting or use of laxatives (purging).
• Anorexia is characterized by fear of being fat, a distorted body image, radically reduced consumption of food, and emaciation.
• Genes may play a role in the development of some eating disorders, but most disorders are generated by psychological factors, including depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and a distorted body image. Cultural factors can also generate dissatisfaction with one's body, especially in the West, where the cultural ideal for the female body is very thin.
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