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Using scientific literature, this study aimed to identify the contributions of the phenomenological approach related to eating disorders. A total of 30 articles were selected for analysis after adopting eligibility criteria that included: studies with effective publication status; published between 2013 and 2024; and available in Portuguese, French and\/or English. The collection revealed a significant predominance of discussions about anorexia nervosa, followed by binge eating and bulimia. Through analysis, the following discursive themes were listed: corporeality; identity and relationship with others; proprioception and eating behavior; and clinical treatments. It is concluded that these findings highlight a need for treatment perspectives to consider the bodily experience in patients of eating disorders and its relations with otherness and oneself. 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