Being at a healthy body weight is important, but for some individuals the struggle is much more intense. In fact, for some people a distorted perception of body image can have a detrimental effect on their overall health. For this discussion board, please read Controversy 9: The Perils of Eating Disorders at the end of Chapter 9 in our textbook Nutrition Concepts and Controversies, 15th ed. In your initial post, please discuss what you have learned about eating disorders — such as the different types, symptoms, and their treatments. Use only the information from the assigned reading to support your statements and be sure to cite the source properly using APA formatting.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words.
