An eating disorder is an illness. There are treatments for it, but unless the medical community is trained to identify the illness in women of color, a lot of women suffering will not get treatment. |
Curvy African-American women were celebrated. These girls didn't experience anxiety and shame about their bodies. Being curvy or large was a source of pride within the African-American community. |
We're noticing a trend of more severe eating disorders among African-American girls. |