It's Eating Disorders Week 2011

-Eating disorders are not solely a female problem. 10% of sufferers are male.
-Eating disorders affect individuals of all races, ethnicities, and
economic statuses. They are not purely a "white" or an "upper class"
problem.
-People of all ages can have eating disorders. Kids as young as 8 are
vulnerable now.
-It may seem "normal" to dislike your body, but "normal" does not
necessarily mean healthy. We live in a society that endorses extremely
unhealthful messages about food and bodies.
-Anorexia doesn't always involve total starvation. If you are restricting
your food intake but still eating nonetheless, you may still meet the
criteria for the disorder.
-Anorexia and Bulimia are not the only eating disorders. There is also
Binge-Eating disorder and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. The
latter includes eating problems that do not meet the criteria for the
other disorders, but that does not mean that such problems are not
serious.
-Cases of eating disorders among women increased over the past several
decades, as the same time as there has been a backlash against feminism.
-Eating disorders are not always chronic problems. It is possible to
recover with the help of various types of therapy, medication, and/or
inpatient treatment.
-The body mass index was developed for insurance purposes. It is not a
medically backed measure.
-Being "overweight" does not necessarily mean that you are unhealthy.
Being at a low weight does not necessarily mean that you are "healthy."
-There are no "good" or "bad" foods. All foods are acceptable in moderation.
-Eating disorders aren't REALLY about food. They are complex phenomena
that arise from a variety of sources.