Eating Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Eating disorders, which often develop in adolescence, affect an estimated 28.8 million people in the United States.

Among the different types of eating disorders, the most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. Illustrations by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

Eating disorders are severe yet treatable mental illnesses that impact people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. In the United States, 28.8 million people in the current population will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime.

Those affected often have altered perception of food and body image and resort to disordered eating behaviors as a coping mechanism for challenging situations or emotions.