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Overview of Current Research
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What is the cause of eating disorders,
and which treatment methods are effective?
Eating Disorders
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Frequent recurrent episodes of
binge eating, with inappropriate compensatory behaviour in order to prevent
weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or other medication,
fasting or excessive exercise.
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Refusal to maintain a minimally
normal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed experience
of body weight and shape. |
Binge Eating
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Recurrent episodes of binge eating
without the regular compensatory behaviour characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa. |
Obesity (without binge eating)
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Eats more than the physical need
of nourishment without the regular compensatory behaviour characteristic
of Bulimia Nervosa. |
Papers
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Current Projects
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Development of information technology
tools for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. |
Personality and eating disorders
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Personality characteristics of
people with eating disorders. |