 | If you are a parent or a loved one of a child suffering from the signs of Anorexia, knowing the symptoms, health risks and treatment options could save your child's life. By Helen Polaski |
If you're a dad on a diet, don't flaunt that fact in front of your daughter. Your attitude about your weight, and hers, affects how your daughter views her body, and could even put her at risk of developing an eating disorder, according to new research. By Christina Elston |
Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to simply as anorexia, is one type of eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. By Barb Hopkins |
It started with a voice: "Thinner," she said, "You've got to get thinner." It was my double image, my arch-enemy and best friend. The skinny chick. The one who lured me into her game with promises of popularity, tempting me into a world of funhouse mirrors and starving rivalry. By Susan Quilty |
How do kids become obsessed with their body image? It doesn't take much. By Deirdre Wilson |
 | Male anorexia may not be as common as it is in women, but it certainly happens and can be just as devastating. By Maeve Rich |
While some teens may start out looking online for help to combat anorexia, they are likely to stumble on pro anorexia sites, which can make their anorexia worse. By Maeve Rich |
The influence of the media on anorexia cannot be ignored or downplayed. It is a major contributor to the eating disorder. Young women have always faced body image issues, but today's media is helping to exaggerate the problem. By Maeve Rich |
Knowing the warning signs of anorexia can help parents to aid their child in receiving treatment before the disease progresses to dangerous levels. By Maeve Rich |
 | Social causes of anorexia are contributing to the disease and worsening its effects on teenagers. Unfortunately, anorexia has become an almost glamorous disorder to have, something which actresses and models seem to constantly be dealing with. By Maeve Rich |
