Eating Disorders
American society has a fascination with weight and being thin. As a result, many people suffer from eating disorders. The two most common types are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Individuals with anorexia nervosa are unwilling to maintain a body weight that is normal or expected for their weight, height and age, whereas individuals with bulimia nervosa regularly partake in discreet periods of overeating. Eating disorders are complex, alarming, and an increasing problem that continues to plague much of the population.
Young people are severely impressionable. Regular exposure to super-thin stars through music videos, movies, television and magazines, may have a negative impact on their self esteem and the way they view their bodies. Today's Hollywood portrays stars as being thin and beautiful, so naturally the young people want to emulate the looks of their favorite stars. This imitation can have devastating and life-threatening effects. Douglas......
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