The support service saw strong demand from young people last year. Photo posed/Getty

The support service saw strong demand from young people last year. Photo posed/Getty

More than a quarter of calls made to a support organisation last year involved people who had an ­eating disorder for over 10 years.

The annual report of Bodywhys said living with a long-standing eating disorder or supporting somebody with one “is incredibly difficult and we strive to provide ongoing support for people in this situation”.