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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Some research shows that intermittent fasting may not be appropriate for people with diabetes and eating disorders.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Overwhelmed by fear and despair, Radner, who had a history of eating disorders, was drawn to members of the Wellness Community who followed a strict macrobiotic diet.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025
She was tested for Celiac disease and Crohn's disease before landing on the interstitial cystitis diagnosis, and even developed an eating disorder and experienced hair loss during that time.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Having battled an eating disorder herself, Diggins is now an ambassador for the Emily Program, a treatment center for eating disorders.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Overwhelmed by fear and despair, Radner, who had a history of eating disorders, was drawn to members of the Wellness Community who followed a strict macrobiotic diet.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025
She was tested for Celiac disease and Crohn's disease before landing on the interstitial cystitis diagnosis, and even developed an eating disorder and experienced hair loss during that time.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Having battled an eating disorder herself, Diggins is now an ambassador for the Emily Program, a treatment center for eating disorders.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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