Eating-Disorders at FAST

Many of FAST students – both women and men – develop eating disorders during their University years, and a vast majority does not seek help or don’t realize the extent of their issues.

Eating disorders areNational Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD):extreme behaviors, emotions and attitudes that revolve around food and weight issues. These disorders cause serious mental and physical problems that can result in life-threatening issues when left untreated. According to statistics provided by the 

• People ages 12-25 represent 95% of those with eating disorders
• Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness in adolescents
• 91% of University women attempt to control their weight through dieting
• 25% of University women binge and purge to manage their weight

Though the numbers do not often reflect the number of males who suffer from eating disorders, they are nearly as likely to develop a disorder as women. Due to cultural views of eating disorders, however, they don’t often seek treatment; bulimia and anorexia are seen as women’s issues.

By: Nashit Bin Mashkoor