Adolescents and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are fairly common during the adolescent stage of development. Concerns with body image and weight control may lead to the development of disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia. This is due to the determination not to become obese. Obesity: Obesity (excess body fat) itself is not considered a mental disorder (DSM-5) as a range of genetic, physiological, behavioural and environmental factors contribute towards its development. People are considered obese
