EDAW myth busting! #4
“Eating disorders only occur in the young people.” 60% respondents to a recent survey said they thought eating disorders predominantly affect young people.
Tag: eating disorders
EDAW myth busting! #3
“Eating disorders are more prevalent in affluent societies.” This may be based on the assumption that someone would only deny themselves, binge or purge on food if they had enough.
EDAW myth busting! #2
“Eating disorders are only a problem for white people.” Do we think that some cultural backgrounds protect against eating disorders? Maybe we think having a more close knit family, or having particular moral and ethical views means your’re less likely to have an eating disorder.