Eating Disorders in LGBTQ Populations

This webpage summarizes key facts and context surrounding the impacts of eating disorders on LGBTQ+ people. It highlights LGBTQ-specific risk factors, barriers to support, and key research findings. This page is part of the National Eating Disorder Association's repository of information on intersections of identity and eating disorders.

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