Still a little lost, confused, unclear? Have questions? Take a look at the links below for answers to Frequently Asked Questions, Myths about Eating Disorders and what is true, and a Quick Screen Questionnaire that can be used to determine if disordered eating or an eating disorder is present.
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The media has a large influence on the students of today and is a major source of reflecting and reinforcing our cultural ideals of physical attractiveness as well as portraying masculine and feminine characteristics and roles. People ages 8-18 spend an average of 7.5 hours per day using media, much of that media using advertisements to sell products. 56% of television commercials use beauty as product appeal.
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Dr. Hinshaw discusses the effects of society's pressure on girls and the triple bind that it can put them in. |
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