Eating disorders are a widespread problem / The prevalence of eating disorders is overstated / Eating disorders are harmful / Eating disorders are not necessarily harmful / Adolescent girls are at risk of eating disorders / Preteens are at risk of eating disorders / Adult women are at risk of eating disorders / Female athletes are at risk of eating disorders / Men are at risk of eating disorders / The media contribute to the incidence of eating disorders / The media do not contribute to the incidence of eating disorders / Family attitudes play a role in the development of eating disorders / Dieting can cause eating disorders / Pharmacological drugs may help people with eating disorders / Psychotherapy may help people with eating disorders / Anorexics need hospitalization / Some anorexics should be allowed to refuse treatment / Educational programs can help prevent eating disorders / Educational programs may increase the incidence of eating disorders / The government can help prevent eating disorders / Parents can help prevent eating disorders