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Genetic Predisposition to Eating Disorders
Eating disorders often develop in our teen and younger years. There appears to be some genetic predisposition amongst individuals who experience symptoms. Our social environment is going to be a massive contributor, not just our close family, but our friends. And it begins really young. If close parental or family figures have modeled an unhealthy relationship towards food, whatever that may be, we learn from that. These people are our teachers, they are our role models, and we mimic what they do.