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The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in teen eating disorders. Faced with school shutdowns, isolation, and other stressors, many young people felt a loss of control over their lives. For some, food was the only thing they could control. This book explores eating disorders and exactly why this surge in eating disorders occurred. The text is filled with personal stories of how eating disorders develop, what it is like to struggle with an eating disorder during the pandemic, and what it takes to conquer an eating disorder in the face of such unique obstacles.