Families that struggle with other types of dysfunction can also encourage eating disorders. Those that are emotionally dysfunctional, particularly those that suppress feelings and forbid conflict, often have members that seek emotional nurturing and support through food. In families where sexual abuse has occurred, victims often develop eating disorders as a defense; they starve themselves to avoid weight gain associated with sexual maturity, or they overeat to put on protective layers of unattractive fat.
(Source: www.gloucestertimes.com)
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