Young people are constantly exposed to unrealistic standards in the media, such as airbrushed images, skinny models, and overly muscular models, and thus may feel pressure to lose weight or […]
Read more »A “health consequence” is a general term for the many negative physical and mental health changes that can result from disordered eating. Some of the dangers may be specific to […]
Read more »It sounds like you could benefit from meeting with a qualified mental health provider to discuss the feelings of guilt you have around eating as well as working to improve […]
Read more »The “BMI” which stands for Body Mass Index is a public health tool that is used to assess population health, but isn’t a great tool for assessing an individual’s health. […]
Read more »Eating disorders affect millions of teens and young adults around the world. They’re most common in cultures that focus on weight and body image…
Read more »Eating disorders are complex medical and psychiatric illnesses that affect a person’s physical and emotional health and involve intense emotions and behaviors related to food. These are serious illnesses and can be fatal if left untreated.
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