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Shaming yourself for eating an extra slice of pizza, \u201cworking off\u201d that brownie, skipping meals entirely or making yourself sick after eating \u2014 these could all be signs of a concerning relationship with food.<\/p>\n

It can be confusing to navigate between societal pressures to look a certain way and misconceptions of what it looks like to struggle with your relationship to food.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to do it alone, though, says family medicine provider Jennifer Banks, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C<\/a>, with MultiCare Rockwood Clinic<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s your primary care provider, mental health counselor, dietitian, or trusted friend or family member, support is available no matter where you are.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about your eating habits or those of someone you love, a good first step is understanding what a healthy relationship with food looks like.<\/p>\n

Relationships come on a spectrum<\/h2>\n

Concerning relationships with food can be broken into three categories: an unhealthy relationship, disordered eating and a diagnosed eating disorder.<\/p>\n

The lines between each of these categories can blur, and no one\u2019s experience will look or feel the same, Banks says. You may be able to identify your own category, but a health care professional can help paint a clearer picture.<\/p>\n