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What is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorder?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Word play: Disordered eating is just fancy talk for having a poor diet or choosing portion sizes poorly. Eating disorder is a medical condition caused by neuropathology that requires expert treatment.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/12/2012

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