💨 Abstract

Kate Cronin's journey into disordered eating began at university when she started tracking her food intake on an app. This led to restrictive habits and an eating disorder, which she now recognizes as body dysmorphia. The article highlights the rising prevalence of eating disorders in the UK, with 3.5 million people affected, and discusses the complex factors contributing to this increase, including social media and the pandemic.

Courtesy: Kimberley Bond