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Eating Disorders Information

Eating Disorders

The current prevalence of in America is estimated at over 11 million. While eating disorders affect 1-2% of the total population, up to 30% of post-secondary education students will experience some symptoms of disordered eating during their school years. Why the disproportionate affliction? Unfortunately, many of the qualities that are risk factors for the development of eating disorders, such as perfectionism and self-discipline are the same qualities that drive students to excel and be accepted to a school such as UCSB.

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)

Binge Eating Disorder

What can I do if I need help?

I think my friend has disordered eating, what can I do?

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Below are brief descriptions of the most common types of disordered eating: Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). Information is also provided on how to find help at UCSB and suggestions on how to help a friend.

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a very serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating disorders and excessive weight loss, typically at least 15% below the recommended body weight for height. For more information see: Anorexia Nervosa.

BINGE EATING DISORDER

Similar to bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder is defined by the consumption of unusually large amounts of food, coupled with loss of control. Unlike bulimia, there is no compensatory purging involved to counter the overeating. A combination of the desire to diet plus stress can trigger binge eating. For more information see: Binge Eating Disorder.

BULIMIA NERVOSA

Bulimia is a very serious and potentially life threatening eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of binge eating followed by a compensatory behavior. Binges are described as episodes of excessive calorie consumption and a lack of control over the behavior. Purging is done via forced vomiting, laxative abuse, subsequent fasting or over-exercising to “make up” for calories consumed during the binge. For more information, see: Bulimia Nervosa.

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)

EDNOS is the most common eating disorder that few people know about. When people are struggling with eating disorder thoughts, feelings or behaviors, but do not have all the symptoms of anorexia or bulimia, that person may be diagnosed with eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). The following section lists examples of how an individual may have a profound eating problem and not have anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. For more information, see Eating Disorder NOS.

What can i do if i think i need help?

Clinicians at UCSB Student Health can help you assess your eating patterns and help determine if support and treatment are needed. Recovery is possible and best approached by receiving support from a team of medical health practitioners, mental health providers, and dietitians. Call (805) 893-3371 to make an appointment.