Disordered eating
Disordered Eating
Disordered eating (/dɪsˈɔːrdərd ˈiːtɪŋ/) refers to a wide range of abnormal eating behaviors, many of which are shared with diagnosed eating disorders. The term disordered eating is a descriptive phrase, not a diagnosis. It is used to describe a range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder.
Etymology
The term "disordered eating" is derived from the English words "disorder" meaning a state of confusion, and "eating" meaning the act of consuming food. It was first used in the late 20th century to describe eating behaviors that did not meet the criteria for an eating disorder diagnosis, but still posed risks to physical and mental health.
Related Terms
- Eating Disorders: A range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image that results in self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.
- Binge Eating Disorder: A disorder characterized by regular episodes of extreme overeating and feelings of loss of control about eating.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disordered eating
- Wikipedia's article - Disordered eating
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