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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Expert explains the subtle signs of an eating disorder that parents might miss

A potential eating disorder is difficult to navigate with young people - (Alamy/PA)

While some eating disorder signs immediately alarm parents, others are often obscured by the conditions' secrecy and complexity.

Distinguishing these serious issues from typical teenage angst demands careful observation of behavioural shifts.

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