Eating Disorder Vocabulary Flashcards

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Dietician

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A person who helps others develop healthy eating habits

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Anorexia

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The pursuit of thinness and extremely disturbed eating behaviors

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Psychatrist

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A person who helps people understand underlying mental health issues.

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Therapists

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A person who treats psychological problems

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Binge-eating disorder

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Repeatedly eating unusually large amounts of food and feeling the lack of control while doing so.

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Bipolar Disorder

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A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood and energy.

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Bulimia

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Frequent binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting and excessive exercise.

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Coping Mechanism

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A way of dealing with stress

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