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Home > Information & Resources > General Information Learn basic terms and information on a variety of eating disorder topics.

If this is your first visit to our web site, this is a great place to start. Once you have read through some background information, you may choose specific information for women and girls, men and boys, family and friends, educators and coaches, andtreatment professionals.

Each of the terms and topics below includes a link to further information. * Terms and definitions * Eating disorders prevention information * Factors that may contribute to eating disorders * Body image issues * Health concerns * Doctors and Dentists * Facts and stats * Take action * Seeking treatment * NEDA Español Ask an Expert The NEDAAsk an Expert Page was created to help NEDA members get detailed information not available in our Eating Disorders Information Index. All questions are first sent to our Information and referral Helpline team and answered promptly if appropriate. Those selected for our Ask an Expert team are then sent to the members of our Clinical Scientific Advisory Council and posted on our website with theirresponse.

Our team of experts answers select questions each month in the hopes of providing helpful information about common situations. Please note that not every question will be chosen. Please view our archived questions and answers to see if a question similar to your own has already been answered.  Submit your question or read more hereTerms and definitions:Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge EatingDisorder: What is an Eating Disorder?Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.

Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Binge Eating Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder(BED) is a type of eating disorder not otherwise specified and is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating.

Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting designed to undo orcompensate for the effects of binge eating.

Overweight and ObesitiesThe National Eating Disorders Association and NEDA’s Information and Referral Helpline acknowledge and serve individuals affected by the full spectrum of body image, eating, activity and weight issues.  Individuals impacted by Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and different kinds of Obesities have many reasons to come togetherand find understanding.  Learn more about NEDA’s 2010 round table co-sponsored with the STOP Obesity Alliance. Listen to Weighty Matters: Effective Communicating about Weight and Health, or read the summary here.  Also read the press release from the 2011 follow-up, Pounds and Policy, or visit the STOP Obesity Alliance Website for moreEating disorders can be prevented:Eating Disorders Can BePrevented!
Eating disorders arise from a variety of physical, emotional, social issues, all of which need to be addressed for effective prevention and treatment.

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