Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
PDF | No. 16 (2002)
Background
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Editor's Message
(Eric Macnaughton) -
Changing Minds, Not Bodies
((guest editorial) Raine McKay)
Eating Disorders
Learn more about eating disorders. Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder. They’re all linked to the way you see food, your body and self-worth.
Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image
Body image is both the mental picture that you have of your body, and how you perceive yourself when you look in a mirror. Self-esteem is how you value and respect yourself as a person—it is the "real" opinion that you have of yourself.
Young Men and Disordered Eating
Disordered eating is often seen as a women’s and girls’ problem. But the truth is that men and boys are just as vulnerable to pressure from the media and society to have “perfect” bodies.
Disordered Eating
Disordered eating consists of a range of thoughts and feelings about food and body image that lie between healthy/normal eating habits with body acceptance at one end and eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder) at the other.
Wellness Module 7: Eating and Living Well
Most of us know that we need to aim for a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise to maintain our physical health. These same goals are also important when maintaining our mental health and well-being. Many people struggle with balanced eating, being active and feeling good about their bodies.
