3. eating disorder is characterized by anormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food in take to the detriment of an individual's physical and emotional health.
4. causes The causes of eating disorders are complex and not yet fully understood. Eating disorders are estimated to affect 5-10 million females and 1 million males in the United States
5. consequence binge eating disorderis the most common eating disorder in the US affecting 3.5% of females and 2% of males. Bulimia nervosa was the second most common followed by anorexia nervosa.