Bulimia: clinical characteristics, development, and etiology

Extract: Bulimia, an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating and often including self-induced vomiting and/or laxative abuse, is being increasingly encountered by dietitians and other health professionals. The clinical characteristics of bulimia, the typical pattern of development, t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1986-04, Vol.86 (4), p.468-473
1. Verfasser: Kirkley, B.G
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Extract: Bulimia, an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating and often including self-induced vomiting and/or laxative abuse, is being increasingly encountered by dietitians and other health professionals. The clinical characteristics of bulimia, the typical pattern of development, theories of etiology, and implications for treatment approach are discussed.(author)
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)03958-4