Why are people so concerned with eating disorders?
Eating disorders are dangerous psychological illnesses with serious physical consequences. Left untreated they can have a serious effect on all aspects of a person’s life and is potentially life threatening. Sadly, eating disorders are occurring at younger ages and becoming more prevalent. They affect both girls and boys, regardless of socio-economic status, cultural background, or education. Eating disorders in children are caused by a variety of interacting factors including: personality and psychological factors, situational, family, biological and social factors. However, two major risk factors are dieting and poor body image.
