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Anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are diseases that affect the mind and body simultaneously. They potentially result not only in serious health problems, but also in a profound disturbance of everyday functioning. ANOREXIA NERVOSA Significant weight loss, or significant failure to gain weight normally Denial of the seriousness of the weight loss of low body weight Distortion of how one’s body is experienced Excessive influence of body and weight on self-evaluation Intense fear of gaining weight, even when underweight Loss of menstruation or delayed onset of menses BULIMIA NERVOSA Episodic binge-eating (eating an unusually large amount of food within a certain period of time while feeling out of control) Episodic purging behavior, including vomiting, laxative use, diuretric use, or enemas to prevent weight gain; or fasting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain Overconcern with body weight and shape BINGE-EATING DISORDER Episodic binge eating (eating an unusually large amount of food within a certain period of time while feeling out of control) No episodic purging behaviors such as vomiting, diuretic, laxative or enema use, fasting, or excessive exercise