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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On top of that, body dissatisfaction is one of the most robust risk factors for an eating disorder.
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
This article mentions eating disorders, weight loss, and suicide.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
People with endocrine disorders may have mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, mania, and eating disorders.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Food addiction is highly prevalent among individuals with mental health conditions, especially in those with eating disorders, affective (mood) disorders, and personality disorders.10
Some of the most common include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
This article mentions eating disorders, weight loss, and suicide.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
People with endocrine disorders may have mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, mania, and eating disorders.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Food addiction is highly prevalent among individuals with mental health conditions, especially in those with eating disorders, affective (mood) disorders, and personality disorders.10
Some of the most common include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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