1. By: Rhonda Barlow-Glynn County

2.  A. Bingeing- uncontrollable consumption of very large amounts of food. For example, a binge might involve consuming all of the following in a very rapid amount of time (and in private): a. a whole box of cookies b. 2 liter bottle of soda c. gallon of ice cream d. large bag of chips

3.  For example:  A. Vomiting  B. Laxatives  C. Diuretics  D. Enemas  E. Excessive exercise/fasting

4.  A. Once they start vomiting, it becomes hard to keep anything down.  B. Glands in the throat can swell.  C. Stomach acids brought back up can burn the esophagus.  D. Stomach acids can damage tooth enamel.  E. Can cause a loss of minerals and fluids.  F. Can cause liver and heart damage.

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6.  Focused on exercise as a way to purge.  Exercise for several hours everyday.  Dangers:  Fatigue Reproductive problems Depression  Anxiety  Weakened bones/osteoporosis

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