In this episode of Fat Science, hosts Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor and Mark Wright explore eating disorders, disordered eating and their profound impact on metabolic health.

Eating disorders and disordered eating are much more common than people realize, affect a significant portion of the population and contribute to serious metabolic issues. So what are eating disorders and disordered eating? How do they differ, and what are the health implications?

Listeners will gain a deep understanding of the spectrum of eating behaviors, from normal eating to clinically dangerous eating disorders.

Disordered Eating: Behaviors such as repeated dieting, calorie restriction, carb restriction, intermittent fasting, and keto diets, often accompanied by an excessive focus on body image, body shape and body size. This is prevalent in the majority of the population.

Eating Disorders: Clinically dangerous conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and ARFID, which are life-threatening and require aggressive medical intervention.

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Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go and stay away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. 

Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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