Describe the major components of these illnesses.

Modern Western society equates thinness with health and beauty. In fact, in the United States, thinness has become a national obsession. Most of us are as preoccupied with how much we eat as with the taste and nutritional value of our food. Thus, it is not surprising that during the past three decades we have witnessed an increase in three eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
a.) Describe the major components of these illnesses. (12 points)
b.) Discuss what role you think society and social media play in the development of the disorders. (4 points)
c.) Finally, what gender differences exist regarding the prevalence and treatment of eating disorders? (4 points)

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