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Millions of people across the country struggle with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Many are in recovery and on their way to a healthy relationship with food. But the pandemic 

Why? As we’re forced into isolation and a more sedentary lifestyle, stress and a heightened awareness around food can be triggering for people with eating disorders. So can the rampant 

 in quarantine. Some people in recovery feel pulled back into habits they thought they'd left behind — like calorie counting and skipping meals.

MPR News host Angela Davis talked to leaders in the eating disorder recovery community about the challenges the pandemic poses, and how to help yourself or a loved one in need of support.

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Millions of people across the country struggle with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Many are in recovery and on their way to a healthy relationship with food. But the pandemic has been a major setback for some.

Millions of people across the country struggle with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating. Many are in recovery, on their way to a healthy relationship with food. But the pandemic has been a major setback for some.

Why eating disorder recovery is more daunting during the pandemic

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