beating college eating disorders

In an article about diet culture, an illustration of pills

Diet Culture Remains a Hazard for College Students

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Stress, social pressures, newfound freedom and fear of the infamous ‘freshman 15’ create the perfect storm for the development of unhealthy eating habits.…

August 30, 2022

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on eating anxiety

Why Do Many People Feel Anxious About Eating in Front of Others?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Feeling anxious or guilty about chowing down on a meal is something that's become natural for many people in the U.S. How can we stop it?…

January 3, 2021

Weight Watchers’ New ‘Kurbo’ App Might Increase Childhood Eating Disorders

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The global company has a new dieting app for kids, but it could create more problems than it solves.…

August 26, 2019

You’ve Graduated From High School But You Still Have an Eating Disorder

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Recovery is not a quick or straight forward process.…

July 12, 2019

How I Beat My Eating Disorder in College

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

“The breaking point came when I caught myself checking the nutrition label on a cough drop: Was 5 calories really worth it?”…

April 9, 2016

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