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Article: Eating disorders not limited to anorexia nervosa, bulimia
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- March 1, 2005
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Naomi Scott
University Wire
03-01-2005
(Minnesota Daily) (U-WIRE) MINNEAPOLIS -- This week, University of Minnesota groups will observe National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which brings information about all types of eating disorders to the public.
Eating disorders are not limited to women with anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The disorders include a wide variety of unhealthy eating behaviors and can affect men as well as women.
There are many people who have disordered eating but don't meet the full criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia, said Kerri Boutelle, STAR Adolescent Eating Disorder and Weight Management Clinic director.
These people are classified as having "eating disorders ...