Americans tend to suffer from body image issues (yes, so do other…

Question Answered step-by-step Americans tend to suffer from body image issues (yes, so do other… Americans tend to suffer from body image issues (yes, so do other countries). Especially young girls and women. Recent studies show that up to 90% of college-aged girls are unhappy with their bodies – even if they are totally healthy.Where do you think this obsession with body image (especially thinness) comes from?Why are girls as young as 5 and 6 being treated for eating disorders?What are people basing their ideas of an ‘ideal body’ on?Do you think anything can be done to overcome this obsession???Do you think that the ‘ideal body type’ in America has changed in recent years? How so? Do you think this is a positive or negative change?What message is being sent about women and girls in the media and on media platforms?  Yes, there is a message being sent about men too, but it is even more so about women.The incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia continue to increase in America.  Along with a crazy fad diet industry. Why do you think this is?Have any of you had experience with eating disorders – among your friends, family or self? (Danae overcame an eating disorder herself). What are the best ways to deal with the physical and psychological aspects of these disorders? Biology Science Nutrition NUTR 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)