Media influence on Eating disorders

A social issue that continues to cause concern for society is the problem of eating disorders. Eating disorders come in a variety of ways and they can have far reaching affects on the physical and mental well being of the sufferer. An Eating Disorder is defined as being any emotional disorder that manifests itself in an irrational craving for or avoidance of food. In North American there is widespread eating disorders that range from obesity …

…health in general. The consequences are far reaching and can affect their physical and mental health. Some never recover and die. Eating disorders are serious problems for teenagers. There is too much emphasis on thinness and waif like beauty to be accepted in North American Society. There is need for teens to be involved in sports and to develop confidence in who they are and what they can do rather than how thin they are.