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A new study says that one in five kids have a problem with eating
A US study has found that the prevalence of eating disordered eating could be even higher if children were asked about binge-eating or muscle-building symptoms and included studies during the pandemic. disordered eating is similar to an eating disorder – it can include strict food rules around how much a person eats, what they are…
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Experts explain what an eating disorder is
The US’ National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) said that eating disorders are a “significant problem among children and adolescents”. However, “early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent long-term health consequences,” it added. “Inherited tendencies such as temperament and personality, social factors such as stigma, and stress are some of the factors that can lead…