Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture
NPRWednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00:59 AM
Eating disorders surged among teens during COVID-19, and pediatrician Eva Trujillo explains how these illnesses physically reshape the brain—shrinking it, dulling focus, and disrupting emotions. Malnutrition can trigger serious health risks like brittle bones or heart failure. But there’s hope: with proper treatment, full recovery is possible. Trujillo’s insights highlight both the grim realities and the resilience of those healing in a world obsessed with diet culture.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another "eating disorders are bad" story—it digs into the science of how they alter the body and mind, while pushing back against toxic diet trends. For parents, educators, or anyone who’s struggled, it’s a reminder that recovery isn’t just possible; it’s worth fighting for, even when society’s messaging makes it harder.
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