& the affects on Human Growth & Development
Thousands of women and an increasing number of men look in the mirror everyday and hate what they see, because of a fixed 'image' in their mind of what the ideal is made out to be. When in reality the ideal is liking who you are and the way you are made. For some people it is a little more complicated, and easier said than done.
It is obvious in today's society that there is an interest in being fit or in other words - thin, and the widespread practice of dieting can sometimes be difficult to tell where simple dieting stops and an eating disorder begins.
People with eating disorders often use food and the control of food in an attempt to compensate for feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem over-whelming. For some, dieting, bingeing, and purging may begin as a way to cope with painful emotions and to feel in control of one's life, but ultimately, these behaviors will damage a person's physical and emotional health, self-esteem,......
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