UK Eating Disorders

GCSE Calorie Counting Question In Maths Exam Described As 'Triggering' By Students

"We would encourage exam boards to avoid such material in their exams."
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People Who Use Dating Apps Have An Increased Risk Of Eating Disorders, Study Suggests

Users were more likely to fast, use laxatives and take diet pills.
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7 Things Author Samuel Pollen Wants You To Know About Eating Disorders In Men

"A lot of people around me said they didn’t have a clue I was ill."
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Diabulimia Patients To Be Given NHS Therapy To Combat The 'Damaging Effects Of Social Media'

The condition affects people with type 1 diabetes who restrict their insulin to lose weight.
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Three Cheers For Jameela Jamil, Whose Celeb 'Detox Tea' Crusade Made It To Parliament

Detox teas, get in the bin.
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Eating Disorder Stereotypes Are Preventing People From Minority Groups Accessing Support

BAME, LBGT+, older people and those from poorer backgrounds may all be affected.
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For People With Eating Disorders, Christmas Can Be A Torturous Time – Here's How They Get Through It

"I just wanted the day to be over so the food would stop appearing."
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More Boys Are Being Treated In Hospital For Eating Disorders Than Ever Before

Here's some advice for any worried parents.
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Young, Alone And Miles Away From Mum: Life In A Mental Health Unit Four Hours From Home

"Suddenly it was like everything I knew was taken away from me."
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EXCLUSIVE: Eating Disorder Charities Raise Concerns Over Government’s Menu Calorie Count Plans

They've also pointed out that calories aren't a "reliable indicator" of how healthy a meal is.
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