Eating Disorders amoungst Teens

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Do you think that eating disorders are more common amongst teens, or do you think that it is common among all age groups? Some would say that it is more common amongst teens.

[vandy]

I believe that it is basically more in the teens that they intake too much of junk food. Junk food damages the body cells if taken in bulk quantity. Today the trend of eating junk food has increased instead of eating home cooked nutritious food. Slowly they affect the mental condition of the people & cause dreadful diseases. Junk food may contain harmful chemicals that may also cause severe heart problems to youngsters. So friends always take healthy & balanced diet.

[Jenny]

Yes, it is more common among teens. Importance given to appearance and weight by family members and self-consciousness contribute more to this disease among teens. If focus always remains on weight in family member's talk then obviously a young girl will think about that only.