Colman Noctor: Eating disorders on the rise among young children 

When people feel they have little or no control over their lives, hyper-controlled eating can seem like an appealing antidote for a complex emotional problem

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I recently took part in an online seminar with Bodywhys, the Irish support organisation for eating disorders.

Bodywhys training and development manager Harriett Parsons spoke about a notable rise in the number of fifth and sixth-class primary school children displaying disordered eating behaviours compared to previous years.