Body image
People who are unhappy with their body shape and size are much more likely to get symptoms of bulimia. And even though they know that bingeing and purging is bad for them, they go on doing it.[1]
References
- Stice E. Risk and maintenance factors for Eating Pathology: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin. 2002; 128: 825-848.
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