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To explain: The statement “eating disorders are not really diseases and that if people who have anorexia or bulimia would just eat normally and would be cured”.
Introduction:
Eating disorders are serious conditions that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress about the body shape or weight. They are caused by a complex mixture of behavioral, psychological, biological, and social factors.
To determine: How to distinguish someone with an eating disorder from others who are concerned with managing their body weight.
Introduction:
Eating disorders are serious conditions that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress about the body shape or weight. They are caused by a complex mixture of behavioral, psychological, biological, and social factors.
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