This is a detailed paper about eating
disorders and anorexia. The paper describes the symptoms, the segment of the population
most affected by eating
disorders, the physical
problems prolonged eating disorders can cause and some the environmental, physiological and psychological conditions that might predispose some to developing an eating disorder. The paper also explains that there are far more women with eating disorders than men and points out that this is an important factor in determining the causes of eating disorders. Additionally, the paper discusses treatment methods and prevention programs.