Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating affect both girls and boys. Even young kids are becoming body conscious. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (nationaleatingdisorders.org), 42% of 1st through 3rd graders would prefer to be thinner than they are. Click on the link above to view additional statistics on eating disorders. The site also provides detailed descriptions of each eating disorder, as well as the warning signs and health risks involved.

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