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With the advent of cell phones that do much more than make and receive calls, applications on smart phones and iPhones that allow users to monitor their caloric intake and body weight could fuel or trigger eating disorders, writes Julie Deardorff of the Chicago Tribune.
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Eating disorders often begin in childhood and adolescence, so if you’re a parent, it’s imperative to watch out for any signs that your child may be developing a problem with food and/or body image. For people who suffer from eating disorders, thoughts about their physical appearance can consume them, and weight or food becomes all they think about.
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Eating disorders are one of the most common diseases to afflict America’s youth – and it’s not just teens who are suffering from this debilitating disease. More adults than ever (including those who are 50+) are starting to show symptoms commonly associated with anorexia and bulimia. Experts pinpoint this new phenomenon as a result of the media’s constant bombardment of stick-thin models, as well as the harried lifestyles that we lead in this modern time. Between darting to and from the office, picking up the kids from school and maintaining a happy household, many adults are stuck wondering if they’ll ever be able to have time to eat again.
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It’s no secret that anorexia nervosa is an epidemic that’s been sweeping the nation, especially among preteen and teen girls. As young girls and boys grow into their bodies and start to experience changes brought on by puberty, many start to starve themselves as a way of gaining control over these uncomfortable changes. Additionally, with the amount of stick-thin models that teens are exposed to on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that America’s youth are in a constant battle with their weight.
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