The Effects Of Eating Disorders On A Young Womans Self Esteem

Naimah Russ Mr. Hines Period 6 Although eating disorders is a condition that has been growing amongst teenagers, it is never a personal choice and often stem from pressures given from the media. â€Å"Too many young girls have eating disorders due to low self-esteem and a distorted body image. I think it’s so important for girls to love themselves and to treat their bodies respectfully. Social media is a huge part of that... It has a huge impact on a young womans self esteem, because all they ever do is design themselves for people to like them.† These are the wise words of Kate Winslet, an American actress and singer, who was asked to speak on the cause of eating disorders during an interview with The Sunday Times. According to the national eating disorders organization, eating disorders can be described as any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits (such as anorexia nervosa). 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