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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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
This includes anxiety, depression, eating disorders and post-tramautic stress disorder.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Another concern is that a diet plan with too few calories or inaccurate nutrient recommendations could perpetuate eating disorders, Nagata said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Much of what Layla says about her eating disorder feels like a warning.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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