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Definition of Topic: Eating disorders are actually the symptoms of the problems in a person’s life. People with eating disorders can use eating, purging or restricting to deal with their problems. People with eating disorders have, low self-esteem, depression, feelings of loss of control, feelings of worthless, identity concerns, family communication problems and an inability to cope with emotions. Statistical Information: At least 2 million female Americans have a clinically relevant eating disorder. Between 10 - 20 percent of anorexia and bulimia survivors are male. More children under the age of twelve are developing eating disorders. It is estimated that 40% of nine year olds have already began dieting.
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