Factors That May Contribute to Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. Scientists and researchers are still learning about the underlying causes of these emotionally and physically damaging conditions. We do know, however, about some of the general issues that can contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Etymology[edit] Borrowing from French gauche â(âleft, awkwardâ), from gauchir â(âto veer, turnâ), from Old French gaucher â(âto trample, walk clumsilyâ), from Frankish *walkan â(âto full, trampleâ), from Proto-Germanic *walkanÄ â(âto full, roll upâ).
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