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Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the U.S. are battling eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, while millions more suffer from binge eating disorder.

The peak onset of eating disorders occurs during puberty and the late teen/early adult years, but symptoms can occur as young as kindergarten.

More than one in three normal dieters progresses to pathological dieting.

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Global Eating Disorders News

In an effort to provide you with the most current news on eating disorders and related topics, we are featuring recent articles selected from publications around the globe. Please note that these stories are not written by NEDA staff. They represent all sides of the issues surrounding eating disorders.

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August 24, 2011
Child Wellness: Eating Disorders
In the U.S., nearly ten million people are affected by an eating disorder. Marcie Fraser explains why the disorder is now affecting younger kids and men. NEDA's President and CEO, Lynn Grefe, shares insight on this topic.

August 09, 2011
The Scary Trend of Tweens with Anorexia
Eating disorders are dangerous at any age, but when one isn't recognized in a child, or when treatment comes too late, the effects can be catastrophic. The average age for the onset of anorexia used to be 13 to 17. Now it's 9 to 12. Parents need to recognize the warning signs because it's far easier to prevent a case of disordered eating from becoming an eating disorder than it is to treat an entrenched case.