Pica involves craving and consuming non-food items such as dirt, chalk, soap, paper, or hair. This disorder is often seen in pregnant women and young children, but it can occur in anyone.
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People with this disorder regurgitate food they've previously swallowed, rechew it, and then either re-swallow or spit it out.
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While focusing on healthy eating might seem beneficial, individuals with orthorexia become so fixated on food quality and purity that they can develop severe anxiety around food choices.
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Individuals with NES eat little during the day but consume large quantities of food at night, often waking up specifically to eat.
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ARFID involves a limited range of preferred foods, often due to sensory sensitivities or fears about eating (such as choking or vomiting).
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This disorder occurs in individuals with type 1 diabetes who deliberately skip or reduce insulin doses to lose weight. By doing so, they induce a state of hyperglycemia, leading to rapid weight loss.
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PWS is a genetic disorder characterized by insatiable hunger and a slow metabolism. Those affected often feel constantly hungry and may develop compulsive eating behaviors.
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