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Eating Disorders

Find information on eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

Eating Disorders
HHS, MentalHealth.gov

Learn about three of the most common eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Binge Eating Disorder
HHS, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

Get answers to frequently asked questions on binge eating disorders.

Eating Disorders: About More Than Food
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health

Eating disorders can affect a person’s physical and mental health. Learn how to spot the warning signs. Also available as a PDF | 4.11 MB.

Anorexia
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

View information on anorexia, including symptoms and treatment options.

Binge Eating Disorder
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

Learn what binge eating disorder is and how it is treated.

Bulimia
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

Find information on bulimia, including symptoms and treatment options.

Eating Disorders
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

Find background and statistical information and other resources on eating disorders. 

Anorexia Nervosa
HHS, Office on Women's Health, National Women's Health Information Center

What is Anorexia Nervosa? Learn about the signs and symptoms and how it affects the body. Also in PDF | 90KB.

Binge Eating Disorder - Q & A
HHS, Office on Women's Health, National Women's Health Information Center

Find out more about binge eating disorder, causes, treatments and more. Also in PDF|211 KB.

Bulimia Nervosa
HHS, Office on Women's Health, National Women's Health Information Center

Learn more about what bulimia and its causes, signs, treatments, concerns with pregnancy, and more. Also in PDF|592 KB.