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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Until that point, the portrayal of eating disorders existed on only two extremes: the severely, almost-irredeemably sick, or the inspirational heroine.
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Sarah Aziza, People.com, 14 May 2025
As the report notes, children with gender dysphoria often present at gender-medicine clinics with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidality, among others.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
In one of the several dozen budget orbital bills, so called because of their close relation to the budget bill itself, lawmakers also formally killed an eating disorder prevention program launched amid an increase in diagnoses and concern about treatment centers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Researchers have also linked social media use to mental well-being and even eating disorders in athletes, both of which impact performance.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Aziza, People.com, 14 May 2025
As the report notes, children with gender dysphoria often present at gender-medicine clinics with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidality, among others.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
In one of the several dozen budget orbital bills, so called because of their close relation to the budget bill itself, lawmakers also formally killed an eating disorder prevention program launched amid an increase in diagnoses and concern about treatment centers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Researchers have also linked social media use to mental well-being and even eating disorders in athletes, both of which impact performance.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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