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Eating Disorder Diagnosis

Eating disorders have unique criteria that allow doctors to properly identify them. Learn what professionals assess to diagnose bulimia, anorexia, and more.
Vegetarianism and Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Vegetarianism
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Understanding the Chew and Spit Eating Disorder
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Bulimia Diagnosis Requires 4 Factors
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Depressed Teen Looks At Herself in Bathroom Mirror
OSFED: Symptoms, Treatment, & Coping
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Diagnostic Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Nausea With or Without Vomiting
Rumination Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Relapses in Bulimia Recovery
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Is Dieting Causing Intrusive Food Thoughts?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
The SCOFF Questionnaire to Screen for Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Diagnosis of Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia Nervosa: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Binge Eating Disorder Articles and Advice
Identifying Eating Disorders
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD