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eating disorders

  • plural
    of eating disorder.
    eating disorder
    noun
    any of various disorders, as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, characterized by severe disturbances in eating habits.

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OpenAI announced ChatGPT for Teens in August, promising “stronger built-in safety protections” for users under 18, including limits on discussions around suicide, eating disorders, violence and sexual content.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In an exclusive interview, Prof Peter Fonagy says there has been a real rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders the most common.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Parents, politicians and child advocacy groups are worried that social media is contributing to depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

She stressed the dangers of confining discussion of eating disorders to weight alone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Is it any wonder Americans suffer from so many eating disorders?

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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