Welcome to Teen Eating Disorders

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The purpose of this site is to help teens, parents, families, and friends who may have a loved one struggling with any type of eating disorder.  Our website is designed to help educate on the statistics and treatment options of teen eating disorders. Celebrities, models, and women are not the only ones who suffer from eating disorders, they affect males, athletes, and more. Articles include causes and warning signs associated with youth eating disorders; such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorders, overeating, and more. Our goal is to help adolescents who may be experiencing weight issues and eating disorders find therapy or treatment to overcome these behaviors.


Myths About Eating Disorders
There are many myths about eating disorders. This article addresses several important issues when it comes to understand truth vs. fiction, or myth vs. fact, when it comes to eating disorders. Think you know a lot about eating disorders? Keep reading to see if it is fact.
Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
There is a long list of warning signs of eating disorders. This article looks at the individual warning signs for each type of eating disorder. If you are worried that a loved one may have an eating disorder, read more to learn the warning signs of eating disorders.
Anorexia Athletica
Anorexia athletica is a type of anorexia nervosa and because it is not as common, it can be more difficult to catch the warning signs of anorexia athletica. It is also known as compulsive exercise. Teens are most likely to suffer from anorexia athletica.
Eating Disorders and Missed Periods
Health care professionals and researchers understand there is a strong connection between eating disorders and missed periods. Those teens with eating disorders and missed periods might be surprised to find eating disorders and missed periods are in most cases related.