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No, it is often the other way around. Many eating disorders stem from media and social influences.
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Why are a lot of teenagers mostly affected by eating disorders?
Many teenagers care a lot about how they look, what others think of them, are more succeptible to peer pressure, and more closely follow media and celebrity news sources. For this reason, they are more exposed to criticism about their bodies and about the bodies of others, along with the common media portrayal of "thin" being "beautiful". As a result, more teenagers are likely to develop eating disorders.
Are there any males with an eating disorder?
many men/boys suffer for eating disorders however, because it was seen as something associated with females not many men spoke out about it. but as in the media a while back the British MP John Prescott suffered from Bulimia. There is a growing number of males with eating disorders coming out.
What kind of eating disorder did Brittany Murphy have?
I am not aware that she had any eating disorders at all? So far I think it has just been media speculation based on her public appearance, see the related link.
Why is Bulimia and anorexia relevant tot teenagers?
Almost all cases of eating disorders happen to teens. (Between the ages of 10 and 25, usually.) Many aspects of eating disorders (healthy lifestyles, diets, exercise, media, peers, ect) are directly related to or pressed upon teens.
Media contributing to eating disorders?
That is a very common - and usually legitamitely backed up - theory. Though it is not the sole cause for eating disorders, the media can be largely to blame. Most TV shows, fashion models, magazines, ect. portray women who are successful and deemed as "beautiful" being thin and pretty. This can send a message to people viewing this media source that they must be thin, too. Also, ads are always present for diets and fads and weight-loss methods.
What company makes Media Direct?
There does not appear to be a product called Media Direct that is made by anyone, nor is there a company with exactly that name. There are several companies with similar names such as Icon Media Direct and Social Media Direct.
When was Eating Media Lunch created?
Eating Media Lunch was created in 2003.
When did Eating Media Lunch end?
Eating Media Lunch ended in 2008.
What points would be necessary with writing about the effects that the media has on young women and eating disorders?
I think if you asked people who were dying from a eating disorder what they thought about it, and you tape recorded it. just show it at events! That would be powerful! I could be your first interview!
What is the duration of Eating Media Lunch?
The duration of Eating Media Lunch is 1800.0 seconds.
Do eating disorders affect you mentally?
Most eating disorders are mental to begin with. They rarely stem from just the simple desire to lose weight. If they have a negative influence in their life (media, 'friends', family, bullies, etc.) telling them they are fat then that is what causes the eating disorder. People who develop eating disorders are usually just trying to control their lives. Being able to control how much they do or do not eat is a way to maintain that illusion of control which (mostly, to them at least) makes up for lack of control in other areas of their lives. Many people who suffer from eating disorders never fully recover because they have been relying on this outlet for so long that they have never learned positive ways to deal with their problems. Eating disorders are a cycle and most people tend to fall right back into the order of things because it has become a habit.
Is 'media' responsible for the epidemic of eating disorders among teenagers?
The word "responsible" is often misused. To be responsible is not to mean that you are the cause of something. It means that it is your duty to respond to the needs and actions of a person or thing. If you are made responsible for your little brother, you are to look after him. Does the "media" have a job/duty to help teenagers avoid eating disorders? Did the media help create a climate where eating disorders flourish? To keep blaming media is a cop-out. We people are a community. The "media" is a bunch or people. We both listen to and inform the media. We all have a responsibility to help each other individually and society as a whole. If you have a problem with something you see in the media, let 'em know. Stop buying their products. Make some noise. The media sells. It sells products. Stories are also products. Fear sells. Stop buying. Food is not the same today as it was 60 years ago. These highly caloric and addictive super foods are teamed up with a climate where physical activity, even the concept of hard work, is greatly reduced (partly doe to technological advances). It's marriage made in hell and now we have epidemics that have only begun to be named, let alone understood.
