I am interested to know if eating disorders just mean losing weight. Such as anorexia and bulimia.
So do they just mean trying to lose weight?
No. In order to be diagnosed with an eating disorder there are a few criteria that needs to be met. Anorexia nervosa is characterised by extremely low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. So, it isn't just about losing weight. It's a psychiatric illness. 
Are eating disorders only characterized with trying to lose weight?
8 Responses to “Are eating disorders only characterized with trying to lose weight?”
Read below or add a comment...
No a person that sleep walks and eats while in their sleep have a eating disorder
people that eat when their depressed or bored have eating disorders.
GLUTTONY is an eating disorder.
References :
It can be… when im sad and stuff i make myself throw up and not eat because it makes me happy yeah i know its weird. Some people have eating disorders to feel in control
References :
No. In order to be diagnosed with an eating disorder there are a few criteria that needs to be met. Anorexia nervosa is characterised by extremely low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. So, it isn't just about losing weight. It's a psychiatric illness.
References :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa
anerexia is sometimes catorgrised as schizophrenia depends on how serois it is though.
References :
mentall health wards
its not gluttony or binging, 3rd answer is correct in saying it is a psychiatric illness, its not just being greedy,or wanting to be thin that can be disordered eating, obesity can be characterised with eating disorder when the body image is distorted and it is beyond disordered eating to the point where they are eating in order to gain weight, most obese people just have bad eating habits and mentally are fine, the same with people of a very low weight but others have mental issues causing them to damage their bodies, i studied a case study before of a woman who had an eating disorder where she would punish herself using food and aim to gain more and more weight as a shield because of the mental damage that had been done to her through a sexual attack
References :
Nope. Those who also eat way too much are also considered to have an eating disorder, though I've never actually heard a technical term for that. And I know it's treated in a completely different way too. Overeaters are told to go on diets, where as anorexic or bulemic people are treated more by psychotherapy.
Hmmmm. Maybe they should try that with overeaters, find out WHY they overeat instead of just putting them on diets. (Sorry got side tracked… But a little food for thought LOL!)
References :
Self
Although eating disorders are characterized by weight loss, that is not the root of the problem. Eating disorders are more about control than losing weight. People, often young women, turn to eating disorders, such as bulimia or anorexia, because they feel they have no control over their lives. They turn to eating disorders because that is a form of self-punishment that they feel they can control completely. Unfortunately, that sense of control could lead to serious physical damage beyond body atrophy. For instance, bulimics, who tend to vomit food after eating, damage their teeth from the stomach acid that is regurgitated. They also lose many essential protein and minerals that could cause hair to thin and fall out. Many people with eating disorders don't even realize the damage they do to their bodies, until it is too late. These people are extremely fragile psychologically and need professional help. Untreated, eating disorders could last for years, and in some extreme cases, lead to a premature death.
References :
Although there are many books on the subject, "Wasted" by Marya Hornbacher was the most helpful for me in understanding eating disorders and how to deal with someone who suffers from one. It was recommended to me by a counselor when i discovered my girlfriend was bulimic.
Like many other natural products that promise healthier returns for a low investment, Acai Berry has experienced its share of both good and bad reviews, but the scientific background of Acai Berry doesn't change in spite of these polarized reviews. The simple scientific fact remains that Acai Berry's natural composition does service the body in positive ways including internal cleansing properties, renewed energy, and contributions to a weight management system.
Much like their distant cousins such as grapes, Acai Berry does possess high properties of antioxidants that remove free radicals in the body. Another way to look at these terms are to imagine antioxidants as an air and substance filter that acts much like the filters on your home or apartment's central air system. Free radicals are those substances floating through the air that get trapped and, once the filter is replaced, are eliminated from where you live. Naturally, the process will start again; Acai Berry serving as a filter as new pollutants enter your body. Grapes, especially the Concord variety, have been known to possess this property; but Acai Berry offers much more in terms of strength.
References :
http://www.acaiberryselect.com/?aid=823489