11 Less Known Eating Disorders

Did you know eating disorders have the highest mortality rates? According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, every 62 minutes someone dies as a direct result of it. Therefore, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are common types of eating disorders, but unfortunately, there are many lesser-known ones and others that aren’t officially considered a disorder. In this video, we would like to raise awareness of the lesser known eating disorders to reduce the stigma.

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Writer: Michelle Gaston
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Faye Miravalles
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

ANAD. (2020). Eating Disorder Statistics. Retrieved from: www.anad.org/education-and-awareness/about-eating-disorders/eating-disorders-statistics/

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Chapters

11 types of lesser known eating disorders
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avoidant or restrictive food intake
0:56

orthorexia nervosa disorder
2:08

wannarexia
2:38

bigorexia
3:09

diabulimia
3:40
7 pregorexia
4:23
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