According to a Nov. 25 article by Kathleen Megan of the Hartford Courant, disordered eating remains a prevalent problem on college campuses across the United States:
There are various estimates, but according to the National Eating Disorder Association, 20 percent of college students have anorexia, bulimia or a binge-eating disorder. Most are women. Some studies have shown that 50 percent to 60 percent of college students have disordered eating patterns which are loosely defined as irregular or unusual, sometimes obsessive habits.
Colleges have recognized the issue, and many have established programs designed to raise awareness about good eating habits, to identify signs of eating disorders, and to inform students about services available on campus.
"That's probably why there are more reports of eating disorders on campus and people trying to seek help," says panel member Paula Holmes, clinical director of the eating disorders program at the Institute of Living in Hartford.
Megan's article was feature on the website of the LA Times.
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