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Preventing Bulimia Nervosa

Healthy attitudes about food and your body help prevent bulimia nervosa. Suggestions include:

Maintain a rational approach to dieting and food.
Accept a realistic body image.
Take pride in what you do well.
Set realistic goals.
Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if:
- You think your quest for thinness may be getting out of control
- You think you may be developing an eating disorder
If you have a friend who may have bulimia, encourage your friend to get help.

RESOURCES:

Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends
http://www.bulimiaguide.org/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
http://www.anad.org/

National Eating Disorders Association
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Association
http://www.phe.queensu.ca/anab/

Canadian Mental Health Association
http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/index.asp/

References:

Beers MH, et al. The Merck Manual of Medical Information-Home Edition. 2nd ed. Simon and Schuster, Inc;2003.

Bulimia nervosa. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/bulimia-nervosa.shtml . Accessed July 11, 2008.

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Last reviewed January 2009 by Theodor B. Rais MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Bulimia Nervosa Support Group

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