How do eating disorders affect your body?

Learn how eating disorders affect teen bodies and explore practical strategies for managing their severe health impacts.

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Understanding Eating Disorders and Their Impact on Your Body Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions that significantly affect an individual's eating habits and behaviours. Among the most common types are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Understanding the physical consequences of these disorders is crucial, especially for teenagers, whose bodies and minds are still developing. What Are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviours surrounding weight and food issues. They are not just about food but often stem from a combination of long-standing behavioural, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. Teens...
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