Eating Disorders: About More than Food

An overview of eating disorders, including their definitions, who is at risk, treatment, and other resources.

Eating disorders are serious, biologically influenced medical illnesses marked by severe disturbances to one's eating behaviors... Eating disorders are not a choice. These disorders can affect a persons physical and mental health. In some cases these can be life threatening. With treatment, however, people can recover completely from eating disorders.

_{Note: This PDF was downloaded from the National Institute of Mental Health website on 2/20/2025.}

SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health