Many skeptical people think eating disorders are a fad of the rich and famous (and those who want to be) In reality, eating disorders are serious illnesses that have been with us since ancient times. ... Should people be asking why is it that fashion designers like Oscar de la Renta doesn't make dresses for plus size women. ... The extreme of this is the modeling and fashion industry that continues to push the envelope in defining the "acceptable" woman. Many fashion models are dangerously underweight, and perpetuate a very unhealthy image. ...

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The whole diet, exercise, weight fad in this country is primarily motivated by "aesthetic ideals" and people's strong desire to "look good" rather than by desires for better health or longer life. ... The only real cure is to defeat the negative thoughts about one's physical appearance and to realize losing weight in an obsessive fashion is not healthy but destructive. ...

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