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• EMG syndrome

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• emia

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• Emotional child abuse

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• Emotional eating

  Emotional eating is the practice of consuming large quantities of food — usually “comfort” or junk foods — in response to feelings instead of hunger. Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is caused by emotions.

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