7 Signs Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder

4. Overeating Is a Regular Occurrence

While we typically think of an eating disorder as excessive dieting or not eating at all, the National Eating Disorders Association tells us that binge eating affects 1-5% of the population. Binge eating is more than just enjoying a little extra of your favorite foods. If your teen is consuming a large amount of food at meals or snacks—usually in excess of 1,000 calories—hiding food or eating secretly, this could indicate that they’re binge eating.

Kids that binge eat will sometimes express regret about their behavior. But they can’t seem to control their urge to continue eating, often until the point of discomfort.