Promoting the Optimal Development of Children and Adolescents Is a Primary

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Promoting the optimal development of children and adolescents is a primary goal of professionals who work in the field of education.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image leading to extreme weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Teenage

Relating to a period of life that immediately follows the onset of puberty and ends at adulthood.

College-Age

A term typically referring to individuals between 18 and 22 years old, often associated with higher education pursuits.