“30 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder.  95 percent of people with eating disorders are between the ages 12 and 25.  Eating disorders have the HIGHEST risk of death of any mental illness.  Eating disorders affect all genders, all races and every ethnic group.  Genetics, environmental factors and personality traits all contribute to the risk of developing an eating disorder.”.

John Hopkins All Children Hospital (https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Services/Pediatric-and-Adolescent-Medicine/Adolescent-and-Young-Adult-Specialty-Clinic/Eating-Disorders/Eating-Disorder-Facts)