The present article discusses eating disorders. Eating disorders are defined as a serious health threat due to an abnormal relation to food which has become a way of coping with stress. They are also often linked to personality disorders. We have focused mainly on the three most common types of eating disorder – anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive (binge) eating – their recognizable features, the causes that lead to eating disorders, and on preventive measures practiced in schools. Our survey sought to determine the degree to which primary and secondary school counsellors devote attention to the problem of eating disorders, how they recognize individual cases of disorders, and the amount of focus dedicated to preventive efforts. Results show that the most common eating disorders dealt with in primary and secondary schools are anorexia and bulimia. Furthermore, it is evident that school counsellors are thoroughly familiar with the issue, and that schools provide various preventive programs to grapple with eating disorders.
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