For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will ...
Jason Wood was sitting in a restaurant on vacation with his husband, angry and upset because he couldn’t swap pita for fresh vegetables in his hummus plate. The pain wasn’t overblown, Wood said. It ...
For the longest time, researchers focused on diagnosing and treating girls, but that is changing. By Matt Richtel For decades, eating disorders were thought to afflict mostly, if not exclusively, ...
Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...
Parents in eating disorder treatment are not the problem. They are the solution. Research consistently shows that ...
* Gender-diverse youth and those from poor areas are most at risk * Early screening and inclusive care are vital for //prevention Eating disorders aren't just about food - they reflect how young ...
For young college women, scrolling through Instagram feeds often means looking at a barrage of photos featuring nothing but perfect skin, skinny toned bodies and beautiful hair. It all seems so ...
Breanna Lepre works for The University of Queensland and is a member of Dietitians Australia. Breanna is neurodivergent and has lived experience of an eating disorder. Lauren Ball works for The ...