Approximately 60 percent of women have food issues, according to a new survey conducted by the University of North Carolina. Included in the category of "food issues" are well-known disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, as well as not-so-well known behaviors.

According to the survey, some women with food issues are "secret eaters," some are "calorie prisoners" and some are "career dieters." Secret eaters stash food away and eat it only when alone. Calorie prisoners are obsessed with keeping track of every calorie consumed. And career dieters experience severe swings in weight as they go from one fad diet to the next. Experts warn that these categories may sound almost comical, but that the associated behaviors are serious and can lead to significant problems.

(Source: www.nbcdfw.com)

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