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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.
Is My Loss of Appetite an Eating Disorder?
By Margaret Seide, MD
I Want to Stop Eating: Do I Have an Eating Disorder?
By Renee Plant
Does My Friend or Loved One Have an Eating Disorder?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Binge Eating: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
ARFID Is More Than Just Picky Eating
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Diabetes and Eating Disorders: What Is Diabulimia?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Eating Disorders and Vegetarianism
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Understanding the Chew and Spit Eating Disorder
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Bulimia Diagnosis Requires 4 Factors
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
OSFED: Symptoms, Treatment, & Coping
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Diagnostic Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Rumination Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Relapses in Bulimia Recovery
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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
Diagnosis of Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Orthorexia Nervosa: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Identifying Eating Disorders
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD