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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What these videos rarely mention is that eating disorders can be fatal–and that there is help available.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 17 July 2025
Individuals living with or who have a history of eating disorders or disordered eating
People on dialysis who are monitoring their phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake
Individuals with severe allergies to soy, gluten, or tree nuts
Young children and teens
Vegetarian and vegan diets omit meat.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Additionally, between 6 and 8 percent of adolescents have an eating disorder, as suggested by the Eating Recovery Center.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Every 52 minutes, one person in the United States dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 17 July 2025
Individuals living with or who have a history of eating disorders or disordered eating
People on dialysis who are monitoring their phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake
Individuals with severe allergies to soy, gluten, or tree nuts
Young children and teens
Vegetarian and vegan diets omit meat.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Additionally, between 6 and 8 percent of adolescents have an eating disorder, as suggested by the Eating Recovery Center.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Every 52 minutes, one person in the United States dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for eating disorder
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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