Articles from February 2009

• Pregorexia: Not What You Expect When You're Expecting

  "Pregorexia" is a disorder marked by preoccupation with weight control through extreme dieting and exercise while pregnant. Experts estimate that as many as one in 20 women suffer from an eating disorder during pregnancy, and that number may be increasing. more...

• Dying to Gain a Competitive Edge: Wrestlers at Risk for Disordered Eating Habits

  High school and college-level wrestlers are subject to unique weight-related demands that put them in jeopardy of developing disordered eating habits. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your child doesn't give in to these pressures. more...