02/26/2026
Did you know that 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, yet only 1 in 10 people with an eating disorder receive treatment?
Misconceptions about eating disorders can leave young adults without the appropriate care and support they need. Taylor Garlow, RD, CDN, MS, and Jayne Cudia, RD, CDN, MS, two of our full-time register dietitians, address 4 common misconceptions about ED to help break down barriers to treatment.
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