Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are “diseases of affluence” persists, and can mean ...

People with the eating disorder ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) severely limit their food intake in terms of quantity or variety—leading to physical and psychological impairments.

Eating disorders are among the many illnesses that are not easily identifiable, making it difficult to recognize who may be struggling and require support. They are complex mental health illnesses ...