Do Eating Disorder Characteristics Change With Age? (VIDEO)

First Posted: 5/15/10 Updated: 11/17/11

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Do the characteristics and manifestations of eating disorders change with age? Dr. Berkus explains if the characteristics of eating disorders differ from a woman in her 30's and a younger woman.

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Do the characteristics and manifestations of eating disorders change with age? Dr. Berkus explains if the characteristics of eating disorders differ from a woman in her 30's and a younger woman. WAT...

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