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Last Updated: Jan 23, 2024 • Article History

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Related Topics:: nutritional disease; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; overeating; ingestion

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eating disorders, Abnormal eating patterns, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and pica (appetite for nonfood substances). These disorders, which usually have a psychological component, may lead to underweight, obesity, or malnutrition.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kara Rogers.