ABSTRACT
Introduction ....................................................................129
Why is this relevant for you? ........................................ 129 Classification and definition ......................................... 130 Anorexia nervosa ........................................................ 130 Presentation and assessment of anorexia nervosa ......... 131 Anorexia nervosa in children ........................................ 135 Anorexia nervosa in males ........................................... 135
Management .............................................................. 136 Outcome in anorexia nervosa ....................................... 137 Bulimia nervosa .......................................................... 137 Binge eating disorder .................................................. 140 Summary ................................................................... 140 Further reading ........................................................... 140
Eating disorders have become more common during the last 50 years. eir aetiology comprises a complex mix of biological, psychological and social factors. eir management is eclectic and challenging. Broadly, eating disorders comprise restricting intake or binging and purging type disorders. Both are more common in females and this may be linked to societal expectations of the ideal female body shape.
