... a lack of potassium in the body results in a condition known as Hypokalemia; this condition is serious and often exists without displaying initial physical symptoms. This means that without a blood test a deficiency is often undetected until it is at a dangerously low level and too, this condition can also occur at any stage of a bulimics illness. Less serious deficiencies result in ... leave the athletes at a lesser risk of developing eating disorders. In addition exercise releases endorphins that elevate mood and feelings of general well being. So athletes should have less emotional s...

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... developed countries there appears to be no difference in risk between the rich and the poor inhabitants. City living is a risk factor for bulimia but not for anorexia. In one test people with eating disorders scored significantly higher on IQ tests than those without such disorders. Personality Disorders Linking to eating disorders are specific personality disorders: avoidant personality in anorexia, borderline ... eating disorders among female athletes carried out studies to determine the difference in eating disorders among three groups: non athletes, lean sport athletes and non lean s...

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... physical health. Being overweight is the leading cause of health problems and diseases in America. The documentary talked about a study that was conducted on children to test the hypothesis that heart disease is seen as early has childhood. They studied children and monitored them as they grew up into adults and into their 50s ... in turn can cause heart attacks, and many other heart diseases. Part II: Choices Their many reasons and causes as to why people gain weight. Stress can cause weight gain; not being physically active, and over eating also. Over eating is effect of weight gain bu...

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... mouth, they lose teeth, have gum disease, enamel erosion, or sore throat from vomiting. The person's esophagus can rupture or tear. They can get stress fractures and broken bones more often than others, which is known as Osteoporosis ("E.D." Anad.org) Women have an absence of menstruation. The person ... This helps the patient learn how to accept whatever they are experiencing in that moment. Another is Distress Tolerance, which is learning to accept stress, rather than resolving to eating disorder habits. Another is Emotional Regulation, or identifying emotions and working to let go of ...

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