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A Rising Trend Among Teens
More and more teenagers today are idolizing extremely thin celebs and trying to become skinny through unhealthy dieting. Even teens with a normal weight are taking on extreme methods just to achieve a thinner appearance.
In one recent report, teenagers were found sharing photos of ultra-thin celebrities and "motivating" each other to achieve similar body shapes. They would take daily "body check" photos—what they call “eye-body” checks—to see who lost more weight or to encourage one another when progress seemed to stall.
The Dangerous Desire for “Skin and Bones”
While it’s great when young people adopt healthy eating and exercise habits to stay fit, the concern is that many are obsessed with rapidly losing weight at any cost. Among teens, the phrase “skin and bones” has become trendy—referring to admiring bodies that are thin enough to reveal bone structure.
This obsession can lead to eating disorders. Some teens force themselves to vomit after eating, experiencing symptoms of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
