The Herald – Paul Schoenfeld
Clearly, social pressure and cultural norms are only one part of the complex set of causes of eating disorders. We also know that body image problems can also lead to disrupted eating. Some studies have indicated that 40-60% of elementary school girls have body image concerns. Increasingly, boys are falling in line with their female friends. Being called “fat” by peers can precipitate a full-blown crisis in a vulnerable child. So what can we do?
https://www.heraldnet.com/life/heres-how-parents-can-address-their-childs-body-image-issues/