... children so young focusing on their weight, counting calories and deliberately exercising with the goal of ridding themselves of fat. I believe that the media, biology, and a child's experiences and personality all play a role in the development of Anorexia Nervosa. Children are exposed to so much more these days ... a slumber party doll would come with a pajama set, maybe a robe and a teddy bear. The fact that she was sold with a scale and a poor guide to weight loss speaks volumes. We won't place all of the blame on Barbie, though. This October, a book geared towards children from fou...

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