Dangerous Dieting Facts
By Sophia Schweitzer
Eating disorders aren't about food. Food or lack of food is
used to deny or mask emotional hunger. You and your friends
are complex. Causes of eating disorders are complex because
they are about your heart and soul. But when you obsess over
food, you can avoid all the deep, difficult feelings there.
"It's a powerful drug! When all your time is spent counting
calories and analyzing your body, little time is left for
dealing with life's challenges," says Vivian Hanson Meehan.
The longer you have an eating disorder, the harder it is to
put an end to it. If you feel you or your friends are on that
destructive slope, try to get help as soon as you can. The
best chance you have is to know the facts and to recognize
symptoms early enough! So
here are some facts >>
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