When beauty queens of former times and nowadays are compared it is obvious that they have become much slimmer. An appearance which was considered normal 50 years ago is rare today. Most women today feel that they are under an obligation to be slim. This results in an increasing number of them getting eating disorders.

Anorexia often begins in an attempt to be slimmer. A person can get problems with self-image and eating through ideals which are spread by mass media. Many young women with a normal body shape get the idea that they are overweight and start slimming even though it is harmful for them.

It is normal for women to be a bit rounder than men. Their hormones function best when about a quarter of the body weight is made by subcutaneous fat. Parents can help their children to develop a proper feeling of hunger. They can help the child to recognize its true feelings. For example, they should only give a child food wh

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