List three eating-related problems and briefly describe each. Include gender patterns as appropriate.

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The Answer is The answer should provide the following information: (1) Anorexia nervosa: characterized by an intense fear of being fat, a severe restriction of food intake, and a distorted body image. More women than men 15-19 years old suffer from this disorder; (2) Bulimia nervosa: characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Individuals with this disorder eat large amounts of food at one time and then take laxatives or induce vomiting. They are caught in a cycle: Eating provides comfort for negative emotions, but worry about weight gain makes them feel more negative emotions, such as guilt, leading them to purge; (3) Obesity is the most pervasive eating-related problem in America; overeating is usually the main cause. Obese people have lower self-esteem and lower quality of life than others. They eat to reduce negative emotions (sadness), and they eat out of habit; they may not remember when or how much they ate last.

List Three Eating-Related Problems and Briefly Describe Each