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Eating Disorders
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.
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Orthorexia Nervosa and the Obsession With Healthy Eating
Identifying Eating Disorders