eating disorder
nounDefinition of eating disorder
: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
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For years, Braiden had battled depression, anxiety and eating disorders — connected to feelings of not belonging, insecurities about being overweight, discomfort from living in a body that didn’t fit. — Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, "Braiden Schirtzinger is non-binary, pregnant and about to take on the most gendered role of all," 16 Aug. 2019 Many raised concerns about a major company like Forever 21 sending diet products to its customers, especially if those people are struggling with their body image or recovering from eating disorders. — Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, "Some Plus-Size Forever 21 Shoppers Received Diet Bars With Their Orders," 25 July 2019 The decision comes after consumers complained the plates promote body-shaming and are insensitive to people with eating disorders. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "Macy's pulls plates with "mom jeans" and "skinny jeans" portions," 23 July 2019 Ruthie Friedlander serves as the co-founder of non-profit support network The Chain, aimed at providing a support network for women in the fashion and entertainment industries struggling and recovering from eating disorders. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Ruthie Friedlander & Steven Chaiken Had The Ultimate New York City Wedding—With a Unicorn Color Palette & Chinese Takeaway," 17 July 2019 Health apps have the potential to misuse data, exacerbate eating disorders and keep people permanently on a treadmill. — The Economist, "The business of the body," 11 July 2019 Carter had her own mental-health issues, having been diagnosed with eating disorders before the age of 10. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Cultural Fault Lines of I Love You, Now Die," 10 July 2019 But that stereotype doesn't line up with many experiences people have with eating disorders. — Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, "Anorexia knows no body type — and thinking otherwise can be a barrier to treatment," 20 Feb. 2019 One expert, Michael Lowe, a psychology professor at Drexel University and a specialist in eating disorders, weighs in on hormones, early warning signs of hunger and why being hangry might be an adaptive behavior. — Heidi Mitchell, WSJ, "Is Getting ‘Hangry’ Actually a Thing?," 29 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eating disorder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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