Name and Describe the Three Major Types of Eating Disorders

question 52

Essay

Name and describe the three major types of eating disorders discussed in your text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter crucial for mood regulation and the feeling of well-being.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Preterm Infants

Babies born before completing the usual 37 weeks of gestation, often facing higher risks of complications.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, a critical period for adaptation outside the womb.