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The pressure to be thin can lead to intense dieting, even in very young children
Some people think anorexia is stimulated by the wide publicity given to [[fashion industry values]].
Some people think anorexia is stimulated by the wide publicity given to [[fashion industry values]].
*Magazines, television, and other media have created an unrealistic image of the perfect, successful person. The pressure to be thin can lead to intense dieting, even in very young children ...<ref> [http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/cultural-and-social-factors-in-eating-disorders Cultural and social factors in eating disorders] - WebMD</ref>
*Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It is a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female.<ref>[http://www.4women.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm]</ref>
*Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It is a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female.<ref>[http://www.4women.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm]</ref>