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Eating
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click to download PDF (460KB): download requires Adobe Acrobat Written by France Carter and Cynthia Bulik. Definition of an eating disorder – those most at risk and
recognition of
the condition. Help and support advice and agencies throughout Eating disorders afflict an
increasing number of New Zealanders. Young women are the most at risk
for
developing an eating disorder, but the rate is also increasing in
males. Eating
disorders are associated with adverse psychological, physical,
educational and
social consequences. At worst, eating disorders can be fatal.
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