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Obesity and Eating Disorders

Written by: Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 06 Aug 2008.

Abstract:

Is obesity and overweight eating disorders?

Question:

Is overweight an eating disorder?

Answer:

No, overweight is not an eating disorder but overweight can be caused by an eating disorder called the binge eating syndrome. Here. There are also other causes of overweight. Here.

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