Abstract of main article: Over 90 % of those who develop eating disorders are young women. Their ideal of slimness doesn't correspond with the body's natural needs, and therefore young women try to suppress their nutritional needs in order to achieve slimness.

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"The frequency of eating disorders in women and men"

  1. Who develops eating disorders?
  2. The personal experience of Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
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