Four out of every ten high school students are watching their diet. But when does such weight control turn into a serious eating disorder? She said, “It was the darkest moment of my life. I didn't feel well. I knew that I might not survive. But, the fear of gaining weight was much greater than anything else.”

Louisiana Public Broadcasting examined this silent epidemic with PBS’s
Perfect Illusions: Eating Disorders & the Family

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Recognizing Eating Disorders with local experts who were live in our studio to answer your question or
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