eating disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
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The drama veers from the usual sports-movie cliches by exploring mental health and eating disorders with a dose of psychological horror.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder.
—Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere in the documentary, Victoria also opened up about one of the toughest challenges she's faced — her past eating disorder.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
If content relates to self-harm or eating disorders, reach out to a therapist who specializes in adolescents.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder.
—Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere in the documentary, Victoria also opened up about one of the toughest challenges she's faced — her past eating disorder.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
If content relates to self-harm or eating disorders, reach out to a therapist who specializes in adolescents.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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