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A 2020 report from Harvard STRIPED, the Academy for Eating Disorders, and Deloitte found that 9 percent of the U.S. population—28.8 million Americans—will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Yet data shows that only 23 percent of people diagnosed with an eating disorder will ever get treatment for it. This is particularly concerning, considering that eating disorders are the second deadliest mental health condition in the U.S. One of the biggest hurdles people face: stigma. Many people seeking treatment report being perceived as “responsible” for their eating disorder, and that others reacted negatively or distanced themselves after learning about…

Ultra-processed foods can have the same effect as drugs with people experiencing intense cravings, symptoms of withdrawal and continued consumption despite dangerous consequences, researchers have said.They suggest labelling ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as “addictive” might help some modify their behaviour. It’s estimated one in seven adults and one in eight children could be hooked on UPFs and people who consume foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates could “meet the criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder”.Behaviours which could meet such criteria include intense cravings, symptoms of withdrawal, less control over intake, and continued use despite such consequences as obesity,…

Editor’s note: Oona Hanson is a parent coach in private practice and a family mentor at Equip, an eating disorder treatment program. She specializes in supporting parents to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. CNN  —  Children across all grade levels are taught nutrition concepts aimed at improving health, but I find these well-intended lessons can end up backfiring, harming kids’ eating habits and their overall well-being. Nutrition lessons — largely driven by state education standards — can be damaging because they unintentionally convey the same messages as an eating disorder: cut out certain foods,…

Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain, including scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, published an analysis in a special edition of the British Medical Journal with a timely and controversial recommendation: It’s time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food. There is converging and consistent support for the validity and clinical relevance of food addiction. By acknowledging that certain types of processed foods have the properties of addictive substances, we may be able to help improve global health.” Ashley Gearhardt, the article’s corresponding author and a psychology professor…

Ashley N Gearhardt, professor1, Nassib B Bueno, professor2, Alexandra G DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor3, Christina A Roberto, associate professor4, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, professor5 6 7, Fernando Fernandez-Aranda, professor5 6 71Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA2Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil3Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Department of Human, Nutrition Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA4Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA5Department of Clinical Psychology, University Hospital of Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain6Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University…

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), was only recognised in 2013  Being invited to a friend’s house for a meal is an occasion most people look forward to — but not Liz Morris.She’s unable to eat food with certain textures or tastes, including meat and vegetables, so any such invitation sends her into a spiral of panic.But while Liz’s eating patterns might sound like those of a fussy child, she is in fact a 61-year-old retired NHS worker from Dorset.And although she has been labelled a ‘picky eater’ for most of her life, Liz has actually been diagnosed with a…

JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra images RF/Getty Images There are ways to address nutrition standards and teach food concepts without risking harm to students, experts say. Editor’s note: Oona Hanson is a parent coach in private practice and a family mentor at Equip, an eating disorder treatment program. She specializes in supporting parents to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. CNN  —  Children across all grade levels are taught nutrition concepts aimed at improving health, but I find these well-intended lessons can end up backfiring, harming kids’ eating habits and their overall well-being. Nutrition lessons — largely driven…

Being invited to a friend’s house for a meal is an occasion most people look forward to — but not Liz Morris.She’s unable to eat food with certain textures or tastes, including meat and vegetables, so any such invitation sends her into a spiral of panic.But while Liz’s eating patterns might sound like those of a fussy child, she is in fact a 61-year-old retired NHS worker from Dorset.And although she has been labelled a ‘picky eater’ for most of her life, Liz has actually been diagnosed with a little-known eating disorder. Those affected can eat only a very limited…

by Cynthia Bulik, PhD, Founding Director of CEED It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago we cut the ribbon to launch what was then called the UNC Eating Disorders Program. When I look back on what is now the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, I see a series of “firsts” that have truly allowed us to make a difference in our State, in our country, and around the world. CEED members and friends reunion at the first in person conference since COVID-19 Let’s review just a few of those firsts. Ms. Rita Robbins, a dedicated mother who…

1. Remind Yourself of What’s Most Important to YouPause to consider what really matters to you today and tomorrow — the present and immediate future — rather than worrying about the past or distant future, Effland says. This can help you manage any urges to binge eat, to purge or rid the body of food, or to unnecessarily restrict or avoid certain food groups or ingredients. To start, Effland suggests asking yourself:Why do you want to maintain your recovery today?Why do you want to avoid turning to eating disordered behaviors today?Practicing this focus on your personal values ahead of Halloween…