Eating disorders affect people of all body types

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Eating disorders do not have a specific body type, challenging a harmful misconception. The belief that eating disorders only affect thin individuals is dangerous and inaccurate, as they impact diverse demographics, including people of color and transgender individuals. Eating disorders are neurobiological illnesses driven by genetics and brain function, not a desire to be thin, and are rooted in intense emotions and behaviors.


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