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Bulimia : Prevention

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  • No known prevention

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Bulimia
Less social and cultural emphasis on physical perfection may eventually help reduce the frequency of this disorder.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Bulimia Nervosa
Yoga, qigong, t'ai chi or dance not only make patients physically healthier but also make them feel better about themselves.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Bulimia nervosa
As of 2002, the genetic factors in bulimia are not well understood. With regard to family influences, an important study published in December 2001 reported that the presence of eating problems in early childhood is a strong predictor of eating d...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa
There is as of 2004 no known method for preventing bulimia. However, parents can promote healthy eating habits in their children and encourage them to embrace realistic, rather than overly thin, body images.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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