An estimated 9% of Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding eating disorders.
MYTH: Most people with eating disorders are young.
FACT: They just look young because of how thin and beautiful they are.
MYTH: Only a doctor can diagnose an eating disorder.
FACT: It’s always good to get a second opinion from thousands of anonymous people online.
MYTH: All it takes to recover from anorexia is to start eating.
FACT: You also have to stop not-eating.
MYTH: The leading cause of eating disorders is unhealthy family dynamics.
FACT: God forbid your horrible mother should try to keep you perfect.
MYTH: Eating disorders only affect women.
FACT: Every man who has said the word “protein” has an eating disorder.
MYTH: I need to lose 20 pounds if I want to be Lake County’s next Miss Pork Chop.
FACT: Miss Pork Chop became a farce the second the mayor’s daughter entered.
Disclaimer : This story is auto aggregated by a computer programme and has not been created or edited by DOWNTHENEWS. Publisher: theonion.com
