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Many experts think of disordered eating on a spectrum: Some have more serious consequences than others.

No matter where someone falls on the spectrum, their quality of life and mental health is likely suffering.

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registered dietitian and owner of Whole Self Nutrition

In my practice, I work with women (and men, too!)

of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds.

I see young women from 12 years old all the way to women in their 70s and beyond.

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I treat folks from all different backgrounds and ethnicities who share similar struggles.

This amount of shame can keep someone very private.

Disordered eating patterns are sneaky.

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However, this couldnt be further from the truth.

Myth 4: Disordered eating is harmless

We live in a culture that glorifies disordered eating.

We subtly and not-so-subtly reinforce that folks should engage in these restrictive behaviors.

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registered dietitian and owner of Whole Self Nutrition

However, disordered eating can become more severe and eventually turn into an eating disorder.

However, disordered eating can certainly snowball and turn into a full-blown, life-threatening eating disorder, Young emphasizes.

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