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People with eating disorders likelier to get hooked on exercise | Eating disorders
A healthy relationship with food
Exercise addiction could be more likely in those with eating disorders because of a fear of gaining weight.
People with eating disorders have a higher risk of mortality. It is then important for people to develop a healthy relationship with food. Much of the information available is unhealthy, such as starving yourself for a few days or going on a juice diet.
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