Feeding-Eating Disorder-Other Specified
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
OSFED stands for ‘other specified feeding or eating disorder’. People with OSFED have symptoms that are similar to one or more eating disorders, but may not meet all the criteria for these conditions. ‘Other’ eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
US Cases: unknown
World Cases: 55 million
Sex Ratio: M/3F
Age Onset: Age 18
Brain Area: hypothalamus
Symptoms: 2 years strong
Progression: food addiction=5X if food insecure
Therapies: improve food access, intak
Medications: unlikely to afford along with food
YouTube Video: What is Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)?
Amazon or Library book: Eating Disorder-Self-Help Cards
Support Groups:
National Eating Disorders Association-https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org>get help