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eating disorders fall under what broad medical category?
○ gastrointestinal disorders
○ psychological disorders
○ nutritional disorders
○ physiological disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions. They involve abnormal eating habits and related thoughts and emotions. Psychological factors like distorted body image, anxiety, and obsessive - compulsive behaviors play a major role. While they can have physical consequences (affecting the gastrointestinal system, nutrition, and physiology), their root cause and primary classification are in the realm of psychological disorders.
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