That's where the problem can start, according to an article from C-Health. For some girls, it ends there. For others, it's the first step to self-destruction. Next comes laxatives, diuretics, self-induced vomiting and starvation. A recent study of more than 1,000 Canadian girls between the ages of 12 and 18 showed that 27 percent have eating disorders, including bingeing, self-induced vomiting and abuse of diet pills, the article says.
Experts say part of the problem is the constant barrage of skinny celebrities.
What kids don't realize is that the pictures are often altered to make the models seem even thinner and more perfect looking than they really are, and that those standards of beauty are unattainable. Continue reading . A place for your poetry, thoughts, and comments. Our guest will be describing her experience and what it took to cope with the aftermath. And, of course, she'll be answering your questions.