Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

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Major depressive disorder is characterized by significant weight loss or gain, but it is not associated with a preoccupation with weight or the use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors like those seen in eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Major Depressive Disorder Can Involve Severe Weight Loss or Over-Eating