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A to Z: Eating Disorder for Parents
Eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities.
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.
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Binge Eating Disorder for Teens
Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.
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Binge Eating Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about binge eating and how to help students with the disorder.
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Anorexia for Parents
People with the eating disorder anorexia are very afraid of gaining weight. They have unrealistic views of their body and try to eat as little as possible. They also might exercise too much or do other things to lose weight.
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Understanding Your Child’s Eating Disorder (Video) for Parents
An eating disorder affects the way people think about food and eating. This leads to behaviors that harm physical and mental health. Anyone can develop an eating disorder. Learn more in this video.
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Bulimia for Parents
People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.
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A to Z: Bulimia for Parents
Learn about eating disorders and complications of negative thoughts about eating, food, and body image.
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A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa for Parents
Learn about anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder.
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Meal Support for Eating Disorders (Video) for Parents
Help your child develop a healthier relationship with food by working with the care team and being supportive during mealtimes.