Food, We Need To Talk Misconceptions About Eating Disorders, Orthorexia, and More
Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Evelyna Kambanis, an eating disorder expert, discusses common misconceptions, orthorexia, and the impact of social media on eating disorders. They cover different types of eating disorders, strategies for supporting loved ones, and the importance of gentle approaches. The podcast also explores the concept of orthorexia, health-conscious choices, and the connection between intermittent fasting and eating disorders.
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Eating Disorder Prevalence & Types
- The most common eating disorder is binge eating disorder, affecting up to 3.5% of females and 2% of males.
- ARFID is a newer disorder characterized by restrictive eating without body shape concerns, driven by sensory sensitivity, fear, or lack of interest in food.
Why Anorexia Is Most Known
- Anorexia nervosa is most recognized due to its visible symptoms like underweight body mass index.
- Despite media focus on anorexia, all eating disorders are serious with significant mortality rates.
Understanding Disordered Eating
- Disordered eating involves symptoms without meeting full diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder.
- It focuses on behaviors and psychopathology rather than syndrome-level diagnosis.