What is the primary issue with anorexia nervosa and bulimia?

Control of obesity is not the primary issue with anorexia nervosa and bulimia. These disorders involve much more complex psychological issues. While food plays a central role in these disorders, it is not the primary issue. The primary issue is more related to body image and control. Depression can be a symptom or result of these disorders, but it is not the primary issue. Body image is the primary issue with anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Individuals with these disorders have a distorted body image and extreme fear of gaining weight, which leads to harmful behaviors such as extreme food restriction or binge eating and purging.