World ED Day: Understand, Recognize and Act

From June 2 to 8, 2025, it is the eating disorder awareness week (Eating Disorders) in France. This year's theme? "When eating disorders run in the family..." It's the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about this issue. Ultimately, even though—according to the official World Eating Disorders Day website—these conditions affect nearly a million people in France, few people know exactly what this means. YAM Nutrition sheds some light on the subject...

What are eating disorders?

THE eating disorders (ED) include several pathologies linked to an unbalanced relationship with food. Among the best known are:

• Anorexia nervosa : extreme dietary restriction, weight loss rapid and intense fear of gaining weight.
• Bulimia : uncontrollable eating crises followed by compensatory behaviors (vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise).
• Binge eating disorder : uncompensated eating crises, which can lead to significant weight gain.

These disorders are not no choices or a simple lack of will. These are real illnesses , influenced by psychological, social and biological factors. From a statistical point of view, anorexia nervosa and eating disorders affect on average 1 to 1.5% of women compared to 0.2 to 0.3% of men.

How to recognize an eating disorder?

Some warning signs may indicate the presence of an eating disorder:

• Drastic changes in eating habits (skipping meals, eating in secret)
• Excessive focus on weight, shape, or calories
• Social isolation , avoidance of group meals
• Excessive practice of sport to “compensate”
• Physical disorders : fatigue, loss or weight gain significant, amenorrhea (absence of periods)

How to get out of it?

The most important thing: ask for help.

TCAs require specialized medical and psychological support .
A doctor, a psychologist, or a trained dietician can help you understand the origin of the disorder, put in place appropriate treatment (therapy, nutritional monitoring) and regain self-confidence to rediscover a peaceful relationship with food.

Besides, be careful what you read online. food supplements born do not care the TCA! They are support tools , which can help to correct certain deficiencies And Support recovery , but they never replace medical and psychological follow-up. At YAM Nutrition, we believe there is no shame in asking for help . Strength is recognizing that we need support, both morally and psychologically.

Act for yourself and for others

There TCA Awareness Week is an opportunity to talk about it, listen, and support those who suffer from it. If you or a loved one is showing signs of eating disorders, contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible .
You are not alone , and solutions exist.