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  1. Anorexia nervosa

    A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.

  2. Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)

    OSFED stands for ‘other specified feeding or eating disorders’ and is one of the most common eating disorders in Australia.

  3. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

    People with body dysmorphic disorder constantly worry about the way they look.

  4. Eating disorders in children and young people

    Eating disorders are on the increase in children and young people. Identifying the signs and seeking early treatment is the best way to begin the journey to recovery.

  5. Absent periods – amenorrhoea

    Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.

  6. Osteoporosis in children

    Osteoporosis in children is rare and usually caused by an underlying medical condition.

  7. Body image and diets

    A negative body image increases the risk of engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, such as dieting or restrictive eating, overexercising and other disordered eating or weight control behaviours.

  8. Eating disorders

    Eating disorders are a mental illness and can affect people of all gender, ages, cultures and body sizes.

  9. Binge eating disorder (BED)

    Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition and the most common eating disorder in Australia. You can recover from binge eating disorder with the right help.

  10. Body image - men

    Your body image is how you think and feel about your body. Although traditionally thought of as a women's health concern, body image issues can affect men and people of all ages and genders.

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