01. Bulimia - the hidden scourge Previously, bulimia was nearly exclusively a "white woman’s disease". However, statistics are now showing that more and more bulimics are black teenagers.02. Eating disorders The obsession with being thin contributes to the increase of eating disorders in our society. 03. How is bulimia diagnosed? Binge eating, lack of control and inappropriate compensatory behaviour to prevnt weight gain are some of the essential features of bulimia nervosa. How is a diagnosis made? |
04. How to help anorexics and bulimics Helping loved ones with eating disorders is a particularly difficult thing to do. But as eating disorders are so destructive, it is something that needs to be done - without delay. |