Eating disorders are defined by behaviors of abnormal or unhealthy eating habits linked to mental health concerns. Generally, the condition stems from an obsession with food, body weight or body shape and often results in serious health concerns or consequences. In fact, eating disorders are often linked to severe restrictions of food or binges, which …
Eating Disorder Awareness: What You Need to Know
Nearly 24 million Americans struggle with an eating disorder. Eating disorders are a form of mental illness that causes extreme discord in an individual’s life and can oftentimes be life-threatening. How much do you know about eating disorders and their consequences? An unhealthy relationship with food and one’s own physical body are the defining features …
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