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Eating disorders

Eating disorders represent intricate mental health conditions marked by disruptions in eating patterns, body perception, and emotional states. This spectrum encompasses various conditions like Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). Individuals grappling with eating disorders often grapple with intense fixations on food, body shape and weight, triggering harmful behaviors that profoundly affect their physical and mental well-being. Anorexia nervosa entails severe food limitation, fear of weight gain, distorted body image, and an intense pursuit of extreme thinness, often leading to dangerously low Body weight and a myriad of health complications. Bulimia nervosa involves recurring cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory actions such as purging, excessive exercise, or fasting. Binge Eating Disorder manifests through frequent episodes of consuming large amounts of food without subsequent compensatory behaviors. These disorders can result in severe physical repercussions, including malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart complications, gastrointestinal issues, and in severe cases, even fatalities. Psychological effects encompass heightened anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem, and withdrawal from social interactions. Treatment typically adopts a multifaceted approach involving therapy, nutritional guidance, medical intervention, and support groups to address the multifaceted nature of these disorders, aiding individuals in reestablishing a healthy connection with food and their bodies. Timely intervention and continuous support are pivotal for those navigating the challenges of eating disorders on their path to recovery.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Russell Rising

Russell Rising

D & S Consulting Services Inc, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Jeane Silva

Jeane Silva

Augusta University, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - F Buck Willis

F Buck Willis

University of Belize, Belize
WOC 2025 Speakers
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Charles Bernard

Charles Bernard

Criteria for Success, Inc., United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Nicolaus Dahlmann

Nicolaus Dahlmann

Institute for Biometry and Nutrition, Germany
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Fabiana Sant Anna Evangelista

Fabiana Sant Anna Evangelista

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Colleen Lindsey

Colleen Lindsey

Leading Notes, United States

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