Family interaction patterns, such as critical comments by parents or siblings about a child's weight, or parental modeling of disordered eating, may increase the odds that an individual develops an eating disorder.

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Studies have shown that family interaction patterns, including criticism or teasing about weight, and parental modeling of distorted eating behaviors, can contribute to an increased risk of developing an eating disorder.

Family Interaction Patterns, Such as Critical Comments by Parents or Siblings