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Preferred term
eating disorders and body image
Definition
- Body image dissatisfaction is normative among females in the United States and is growing among males—even among preadolescents. The array of mental illnesses known as eating disorders are strongly influenced by, and manifested in, body image concerns. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Eating Disorders and Body Image]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/eating_disorders_and_body_image
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