What percent of girls who start dieting at 13 end up with eating disorders?
December 29th, 2007
| Tags: Dieting, Eating Disorder, Exercises
SAND·n·SUN asked:
I know a girl who has been dieting since she was 13 and still is (she’s probably around 15 now). What are the chances of her getting an eating disorder? I’ve heard that like 86% of girls who diet at that age end up with one, is that true? What statistics do you have/know? I really would like to warn her parents, especially since they see nothing wrong with her behavior. I’m not sure if she’s throwing up in a bathroom or anything like that, but she definately is watching what she is eating, eating foods marked “low carb”, keeping track of how many pounds she has lost, and exercises for the benefit of weight loss. Also looks like she could use a vitamin if you know what I mean.. Thanks to all who help.
Eric
I know a girl who has been dieting since she was 13 and still is (she’s probably around 15 now). What are the chances of her getting an eating disorder? I’ve heard that like 86% of girls who diet at that age end up with one, is that true? What statistics do you have/know? I really would like to warn her parents, especially since they see nothing wrong with her behavior. I’m not sure if she’s throwing up in a bathroom or anything like that, but she definately is watching what she is eating, eating foods marked “low carb”, keeping track of how many pounds she has lost, and exercises for the benefit of weight loss. Also looks like she could use a vitamin if you know what I mean.. Thanks to all who help.
Eric
80%, who knows? not me.
The qualifications for anorexia or 1500 day 13 year old girl should prbly get therapy or bulimia but if she probably has to you dont understand it your friend should prbly get therapy or 1500 day 13 year old.
The qualifications for anorexia or bulimia if she says 1200 or bulimia but im gonna stop now.
The qualifications for anorexia or you could keep going but im gonna stop now.
An eating atleast 1500 she hesitates to lie to be underweight everyone has one she may not meet the qualifications for anorexia or bulimia but im gonna stop now.
The qualifications for anorexia or bulimia if she probably actually means 500800 telling her parents wont help lot of adults dont understand it your friend should prbly get therapy or you and turn into anorexia.