Privacy policy Consumer health data privacy Terms of use

Cookie policy Your privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.

How do eating disorders affect the body?

Mental health Nutrition Healthy relationships

How do eating disorders affect the body?

Psychiatrist and eating disorder specialist Dr. Michael Pertschuk explains how eating disorders affect the body. Watch Dr. Pertschuk''s video for tips and information on eating behaviors.

Learn Mental healthHow do eating disorders affect the body?

Up Next

What are the treatment options for eating disorders?
What are the major categories of eating disorders?
Is an eating disorder a disease?
What are the possible signs of disordered eating?
What is binge-eating disorder?
How is the mind affected by the health of the body?
What are other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)?
How can diet affect depression?
How does depression affect appetite?
How can I curb emotional eating?

Up Next

What are the treatment options for eating disorders?
What are the major categories of eating disorders?
Is an eating disorder a disease?
What are the possible signs of disordered eating?
What is binge-eating disorder?
How is the mind affected by the health of the body?
What are other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)?
How can diet affect depression?
How does depression affect appetite?
How can I curb emotional eating?

AskMD

Curious about Mental health?

Get instant answers from our AI health assistant

Recommended for you

Learn about the eating disorder and why people binge and purge.

What you need to know about bulimia

Sacrificing sleep for study time doesn't make the grade

Why diet and exercise don’t work—9 questions for Dan Buettner

6 ways to support a loved one with mental illness

Exposure to violence can cause fright, worry and aggression in kids. These tips can help.

5 ways to help your kids cope with violence in the news

How can I be more consistent?