Learning Objectives

10.1 Describe the characteristics and prevalence of the major feeding disorders.

10.2 Discuss the factors that influence obesity.

10.3 Discuss the impact of obesity worldwide.

10.4 Describe the characteristics, prevalence, and causes of anorexia nervosa.

10.5 Identify the treatments available to individuals with anorexia nervosa.

10.6 Describe the characteristics, prevalence, and causes of bulimia nervosa.

10.7 Identify the treatments available to individuals with bulimia nervosa.

10.8 Describe the characteristics of binge eating disorder.