Dying to Be Thin
Young attractive women between the ages of twelve and twenty five are the most
common with eating disorders. They are the most conscientious. They are full of
potential and eager to please. These are the characteristics all found in women today
who suffer from a serious and life-threatening eating disorder called Bulimia.
The most common misconception concerning Bulimia is that it is simply a
physical or mental problem. Many people do not understand that Bulimia is a disease that
affects both the mind and the body, and in its course can destroy both aspects of the
diseased individual. Bulimia is an eating disorder which is becoming more common in
young women today and affects as much as 3 to 4 percent of college-aged women
(Gaughen, 27). Bulimia is a type of eating disorder in which someone who consumes a
lot of food in a short amount of time (bingeing) and then tries to prevent weight gain.
Purging may be done by......
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