A Study on Prevalence of Eating Disorder Among College Students with Special Reference to Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

Abstract

An eating disorder is a mental health condition that affects your food habit and body image. Eating disorders affect your physical and emotional health and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Eating disorders are behaviour condition which is characterized by persistent and severe disturbances in eating behaviour and associated thought and emotional distress. Eating disorders were less concerning area in India before the popularity of social media and its influence. In the era of social media young adults especially women are being very conscious about the body size and type. The standards set by the social media have drastically influenced the way of self-perception of individuals body. These appearance related standards glorify certain body size and its social acceptance contribute to change in the dietary habits and practices among young adults. These habits also contributed to the upraising of eating disorders