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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is unlike other eating disorders as the concern is not with body shape or size and is thought of by doctors as a “silent” eating disorder. ARFID and Your Health People with ARFID are limited in the foo… more »

  The stress and isolation brought on by the pandemic has led to worsening symptoms among those with eating disorders.   Covid-19 and Eating Disorders   A new study found that a lack of structure and more time spent in a triggering environment, am… more »

  The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Adolescence says families often spot eating disorders too late.   Delay in Diagnosis   Studies have shown a delay in identifying boys and young men with eating disorders because of the misconceptio… more »

Eating disorders are a group of serious conditions in which a person is so preoccupied with food and weight that they can often focus on little else. Types of Eating Disorders Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems and at their most seve… more »