When it comes to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, they are far more common that we might think. In fact, it is estimated that 10% of the global population will suffer with an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
With such high numbers, our understanding of eating disorders is far from where it should be. In particular, there are a number of misconceptions about eating disorders that make them difficult to treat. To find out exactly what those are, click through this gallery.