undernutrition

undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age).

micronutrient related malnutrition

micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals) or micronutrient excess

overweight

overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers).

Definition

Anorexia nervosa is a potentially fatal condition characterized by undereating and excessive weight loss.

Symptoms of anorexia include extremely restricted eating, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.

over eating

Taking too much calories, and food

They typically weigh themselves repeatedly

Severely restrict the amount of food they eat

They often exercise excessivel

Frequent use laxatives to lose weight.

Signs

Signs that may develop over time include

bone loss (osteopenia or osteoporosis)

brittle hair and nails

constipation

low blood pressure, and multiorgan failure.

Over eating

frequent episodes of eating

large amounts of food

feeling a lack of control over these episodes.

Induce vomiting

overeating followed by forced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, excessive exercise, or a combination of these behaviors.

slightly underweight, normal weight, or overweight.

Symptoms

gastric reflux

severe erosion of tooth enamel

dehydration

electrolyte imbalances

intestinal distress/irritation

compulsive behavior

regular episodes of eating an extremely large amount of food in a short period of time.

Binge eating is a compulsive behavior, and people who suffer from it typically feel it is beyond their control.

compulsive exercise

They follow over eating by fasting, purging, or compulsive exercise.

They are often overweight or obese

They often abnormally high body weight complications such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

avoid embarrassment

eating unusually large amounts of food in a specific amount of time

eating fast during binge episodes

eating alone or in secret to avoid embarrassment.