Abstract of main article: By an "Eating disorder" is meant when a person eats, or refuses to eat, in order to satisfy a psychic need and not a physical need.

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"Definition of Eating Disorders"

  1. Eating disorders. Low BL. Singapore Med J 1994 Dec;35(6):631-4.

  2. The personal experience of Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
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