Taking a Bite Out of Eating Disorders

Millions of teens across the United States suffer with eating disorders. An article in the New York Times disclosed a 40% in calls to an eating disorder hotline, thirty-five percent of the callers were  between the ages of 13-17. 

Although Nathan Prieguez doesn’t have any eating disorders, he does have terrible eating habits. 

“Honestly I just go to Walgreens and get my favorite snacks, and sometimes I eat what my mom cooks.” said Prieguez. The assortment of munchies contain extremely damaging ingredients for the body.

A poll of twenty-two students conducted by the Bulldog Bark revealed over half of the students reported they don’t eat breakfast on a daily basis, seven of them don’t eat during school, and only eleven eat processed snacks, while four eat school lunch. 

Prieguez isn’t bothered by his food choices and doesn’t worry for the future of his health with his mass consumption. Visiting the local mart and I quote “One to two times a day.” is very concerning despite his opinion. 

Various medical problems can occur from this type of eating disorder, including anxiety and depression, rapid weight loss or gain. It can even lead to possible drug use and abuse. 

Prieguez hasn’t liked school lunch since middle school and thinks if school lunch is actually edible he would eat in the cafeteria more and have a much more efficient diet. 

With no limitations on the time, place, choice of what he eats, and the “I just eat whatever I want.” mindset as he said will ultimately lead to an eating disorder.