eating disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
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These disordered eating patterns can slide into a full blown eating disorder, especially in kids who already struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or body image, Roots notes.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
Turner’s opposition to the bill follows her own struggles with an eating disorder.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
In that same vein, Manning said certain people like those who had or currently have eating disorders, who are already avoiding high FODMAP foods, are malnourished or have difficulty accessing food may not do well on the diet.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2025
The actress later developed a yearslong battle with an eating disorder.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
Turner’s opposition to the bill follows her own struggles with an eating disorder.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
In that same vein, Manning said certain people like those who had or currently have eating disorders, who are already avoiding high FODMAP foods, are malnourished or have difficulty accessing food may not do well on the diet.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2025
The actress later developed a yearslong battle with an eating disorder.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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