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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Why might there be such a strong connection between social media and eating disorders?
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
For Aslam, who is vulnerable to eating disorders and has a long history of food aversion, the doctor's words struck a deeper chord.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
That was the case for Dwyer, who said her extreme drive included succeeding at her eating disorder.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
Lastly, with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia nervosa, soft, light hair may grow on the face and body.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
For Aslam, who is vulnerable to eating disorders and has a long history of food aversion, the doctor's words struck a deeper chord.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
That was the case for Dwyer, who said her extreme drive included succeeding at her eating disorder.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
Lastly, with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia nervosa, soft, light hair may grow on the face and body.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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