Disasterous Eating Disorders Essay - 2355 Words

Disasterous Eating Disorders Americans obsessions with their bodies has become a hot topic lately. From personal observation and research, I have seen the obsession become more severe. Web sites dealing with eating disorders are some of the most commonly visited web sites. We have a problem. The obsessions are becoming too serious, even fatal. Americans today have become slaves to the diet and fitness industries, resulting in an increased number of eating disorder cases over the past few years. If Americans are not educated about the complicated causes and effects of eating disorders then the plague of the 90’s, eating disorders, is going to continue to kill. The following paragraphs are a start to the education. They deal†¦show more content†¦By being aware they may be able to conquer the destroying demons inside of them. We are constantly reminded of our imperfections through modern propaganda and this may be a factor in the negative thoughts one may have but how much can one blame on magazines, billboards and television for problems created with-in our own minds? Some psychologists believe that repeated exposure to images of thin women in magazines, TV and the movies is directly linked to the rise in the number of eating disorders in the US (Shape Magazine, 1995). Many doctors who treat patients with eating disorders are convinced that these disorders could be eliminated if society placed less emphasis on weight, diets and thinness (Jenish 4). Eliminated is a strong and very powerful word. Can society really be responsible for creating or powerful enough to eliminate eating disorders? Although the media and society have a great impact on individuals, the trend of weight obsession and eating disorders is much more complicated than the pressures from society A current issue that proves society is not the main cause of eating disorders is that of Miss Universe 1996. After winning the title of Miss Universe 1996, the crowned beauty went from 130 pounds at 6 feet tall to 150+ pounds. The media jumped all over her and claimed she was fat and needed to loose weight. For a 6 foot