On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest life coach with a master’s of counseling Alisa Harp discuss fine line between disordered eating and eating disorders.
Understanding the Difference
Eating disorders are mental illnesses affecting mental and physical health, while disordered eating involves harmful eating habits that don’t meet disorder criteria but can still be damaging.
Recognizing Signs
Alisa discuss signs like binge eating, purging, and restrictive eating, stressing the importance of early detection and awareness.
Promoting Health
Alisa questions the need for separate classifications, advocating for a focus on overall well-being to prevent unhealthy eating behaviors.
