Obesity and Eating Disorders

Obesity and eating disorders are each allied with severe physical and mental health consequences, and entities with obesity as well as comorbid eating disorders are at greater risk of these than individuals with whichever condition unaccompanied. Furthermore, obesity can contribute to eating disorder behaviors and vice-versa. Here are some of the eating disorders:

• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge eating disorder
• Pica
• Rumination disorder
• Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder