EATING DISORDER CAUSES |
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Psychological/emotional
factors. Eating Disorder has been variously described as 'the slimmer's
disease', 'a relentless pursuit of thinness' and 'a morbid fear
of fatness'. However, for many sufferers anorexia is not just
about dieting or losing weight, rather it is an outward sign of
deep psychological and emotional turmoil. Their behaviour may be
an unconscious attempt to avoid or control painful feelings, a
way of asserting control over life or a reaction to stress.
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Social pressure.
Stick thin magazine fashion models as well as skinny teen pop
idols all help reinforce the idea that to be successful or loved
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Parental
attitudes. Parents have an important role to play in conveying
messages about healthy food and healthy eating behaviour. A
recent study showed that mothers play a central role in
transmitting cultural values regarding weight, shape and
appearance to daughters. As early as the preschool period, a
mother's own dieting and eating behaviour may begin to influence
children's eating patterns. Women should be aware that attempts
to control their own weight may influence their daughters
emerging ideas, concepts and beliefs about dieting. |
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