The negative effect dieting culture and disordered eating habits can have on young adults and college-age peoples’ health and overall well-being.
Tag: Eating disorders
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week only lasts from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28, but for people living with an eating disorder, the awareness of the illness may last a lifetime. “You can struggle with [the illness] for your whole life,” said Clorinda Vélez, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. “They are really challenging conditions.” Eating…