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A lot of attention is paid to obesity, but not much thought is given to those who are underweight. Those who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 or under are medically classified as being underweight. Some of the main reasons why someone could be underweight includes the following; malnutrition, stress, depression, abuse, dental …

How Does Anorexia Affect The Body?

Approximately 24 million people suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia and Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). In anorexia, people have a distorted perception of their overall body image: anorexics believe that they are extremely overweight when, in fact, they are severely …

Being Overweight Is Top Cause For Bullying, Surveys Find

While children will find a variety of reasons to bully other kids, being overweight is the reason behind most bullying that occurs in schools, according to two new surveys. Parents of children ages 2-18 answered questions by Yale researchers, offering their perceptions and concerns about weight-based bullying and victimization in children. They were also asked …

Excessive Dieting A Predictor Of Increased Number Of Suicide Attempts In Individuals With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and Auburn University have discovered a link between the number of suicide attempts by persons suffering from body dysmorphic disorder and an extremely restrictive intake of food. What is body dysmorphic disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD is a severe body image disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with …

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