NUTRICION CLINICA Y DIETETICA HOSPITALARIA, cilt.42, sa.2, ss.36-42, 2022 (ESCI)
Introduction: Eating disorders (ED) onset occurs commonly during adolescence and this is a very critical period of life in the context of developmental perspectives because adequate nutrition is necessary for optimal growth and development. Nutritional disorders can be harmful and cause extreme and potentially permanent physical and psychological consequences. Therefore, defining the eating disorder in its early stages is important.