eating disorders
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pluralof eating disorder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
eating disordernounany 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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