Eating disorder is one of the most prevailing diseases in North America; more than eight million people in the U.S are suffering from eating disorder with a number at risk of developing eating disorders. Eating disorder is characterized by the persistent pattern of aberrant eating or dieting behaviours. These patterns of eating behaviour are associated with significant emotional, physical, and relational distress. It results from a combination of biological, psychological and social-cultural factors, in …
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