An eating disorder is a crisis of low self esteem.
Friends and family may also overlook signs of an eating disorder in males, thinking it's not possible.
Spells with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse or eating disorder are excluded.
KidsHealth.org offers additional suggestions on recognizing a friend that may have an eating disorder and steps you can take to help.
The Darkness star Dan Hawkins has confessed he suffers from the eating disorder bulimia.