Eating disorders are another critical issue that can affect teens and their health.

Look at the information at

http://depts.washington.edu/thmedia/view.cgi?section=bodyimage&page=fastfacts

and

http://www.nedic.ca/knowthefacts/statistics.shtml

(1) Do you think this information is accurate?; (2) Have you known someone who has an eating disorder and, if so, how does this information apply to that person?; and (3) What strategies could be used to help a person avoid eating disorders?