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Eating Disorders : Prevalence, Risk Factors and Treatment Options, PDF eBook

Eating Disorders : Prevalence, Risk Factors and Treatment Options PDF

Edited by Nina Morton

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Body image is a subjective multidimensional construction that has an early and continuous influence on one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Throughout the lifespan, the body image suffers several influences and changes, as it is a complex and contextualized construct.

Body image distortion may lead to the development of an eating disorder.

Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating-related behavior that results in altered consumptions or absorptions of food and that can significantly impair physical health or psychological functioning.

This book provides an in-depth review of the prevalence of eating disorders.

It also discusses several risk factors, and available treatment options for those suffering from eating disorders

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