Tag: eatingdisorder

  • Filtering Self-Perception: Defining Social Media’s Influence on Body Image

    Filtering Self-Perception: Defining Social Media’s Influence on Body Image

    Written by Sarah Clyatt | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Everyone has seen images on social media of celebrities, their peers, or just random people that lead to jealousy, whether it be a lavish vacation, fancy restaurant, or multi-million dollar home; however, the most common envy-triggering posts have been those showcasing a user’s appearance.…

  • Anorexia Nervosa

    Anorexia Nervosa

    Written by Raina Zaman. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that surrounds a person having a distorted image of their body, which causes them to indulge in unhealthy diets that lead to extreme weight loss. Although AN is more commonly associated with food…