The mental disorders which are characterized by abnormal eating habits
are known as eating disorders. They can have negative effects on a
person's mental or physical health. Some of the prominent types of
eating disorders are binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, rumination
syndrome, anorexia nervosa and pica. Binge eating disorder causes people
to eat a large amount of food in a short time period. Anorexia nervosa
patients have a fear of gaining weight and manage this fear by
exercising too much or eating too less. Eating disorders can be caused
by environmental or biological factors. This book elucidates the
concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with
respect to the research on eating disorders. It presents this complex
subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This
book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide
innovative insights into this field.