About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of eating disorders beyond anorexia and bulimia, featuring insights from Dr. Angela Mattke.

Eating disorders are much more than anorexia and bulimia. Many people — including men, older adults and people living with obesity — struggle with their relationship with food in ways that can be harmful to their health. In some cases, treatments such as GLP-1 medications may exacerbate or uncover an underlying eating disorder. In this episode of On Nutrition, pediatrician and eating disorder specialist Dr. Angela Mattke discusses the different types of eating disorders, how to find support and treatment, and the groundbreaking research that has shaped much of what we know about starvation and nutrition. Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of suicide. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Angela Mattke

Topics covered

• eating disorders
• nutrition
• mental health
• support and treatment
• research

Keywords

• eating disorders
• anorexia
• bulimia
• GLP-1 medications
• nutrition
• mental health
• support

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Organizations: Mayo Clinic Press

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