How common are Eating Disorders?
It is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect young, middle to upper class, white females. Eating disorders effect women and men (yes, men) of all ages from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds.
Most people do not realize that eating disorders do not look the same physically for each individual.
Often people think of the stereotypical frail anorexic when they hear eating disorder, but eating disorders come in all body shapes and sizes. People affected by eating disorders may appear frail/underweight, be a normal weight for that height, or even be considered overweight. Eating disorders do not come in one size.
Below are some statistics that may explain just how many different individuals suffer from an eating disorder everyday. If you or someone you know struggles from an eating disorder and needs help please visit my contact page or email me directly at caseyvoorhies@gmail.com.
Eating Disorders are more common than you think, Dallas Nutritional Counseling, Casey Voorhies RD, LD
Eating disorders impact the entire family system, and while so much of the treatment process is focused on the client, the caregivers tend to struggle at home with minimal support. Join Dallas Nutritional Counseling for a two-hour parent workshop, where we will bridge the gap between what the client needs and what the family needs. In this workshop you will gain a deeper understanding of the vital role you play in the recovery process, connect with other families going through the recovery process, and feel more confident in supporting your loved one. We will also be joined by Hila Eyal whose daughter struggled with an eating disorder and now is in recovery. Hila will share their family story of how they navigated the recovery process at the beginning, in the middle, and now ongoing.