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Eating Disorders

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

HHS, MentalHealth.gov

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

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

Get answers to frequently asked questions on binge eating disorders.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health

Get information about common eating disorders, including avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. 

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.

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

View information on anorexia, including symptoms and treatment options.

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

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

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

Find information on bulimia, including symptoms and treatment options.

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

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

HHS, Office on Women's Health

What is anorexia nervosa? Learn about the signs and symptoms and how it affects the body. 

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Find information about binge eating disorder, including its causes, treatments, and more. 

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Learn more about bulimia and its causes, signs, treatments, concerns with pregnancy, and more.