In the United States alone, approximately 24 million people suffer from eating disorders, whether it be anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or some type of atypical eating habits. Eating disorders are a global problem that affects millions of people, especially young girls in middle school. Those who suffer from an eating disorder struggle with their bodies on a daily basis, putting their mental and physical health at risk. 1 in 10 people, both men and women, with an eating disorder do not seek help. Although eating disorders arise from several factors, including psychological, emotional, social, and biological, there is usually one main source that influences people to develop an eating disorder. Those who live in a violent, low-income household tend to have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder than those who live in a higher-income household. Biological factors of eating disorders can often stem from parents with a history of eating disorders or whose parents are attempting to raise children while battling an eating disorder. Although in most cases, children of parents with a d...