Moms – Lucy Wigley
Eating disorders can develop at any time in life, but teens, who are a particularly vulnerable stage in their development, can be more susceptible to developing one. Eating Disorder Hopereported that 2.7% of teens aged 13 – 18 years old, struggle with an eating disorder. 50% of teenage girls, and 30% of teenage boys, use unhealthy ways to control their weight; these include laxative use, skipping meals, starvation, and purging after meals. Furthermore, Over 50% of teenage girls and 33% of teenage boys are using restrictive measures to lose weight at any given time. Although eating disorders are largely associated with girls, boys must not be overlooked. 90% of affected teens will be girls, and 10% boys.
https://www.moms.com/eating-disorders-in-teens-what-are-the-subtle-signs-treatment/