Article written in collaboration with @chiaramarianipsi Abstract Eating disorders (EDs) — including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) — are among the most complex and misunderstood psychiatric conditions. Despite the robust evidence accumulated over recent decades, cultural narratives continue to attribute these disorders to personal weakness, vanity, or a lack of willpower. This article examines the neurobiological, psychological, a