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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
heavy

:: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: eating disorders, eating, guest blogger
 

Heavy, a new T.V. docudrama about obesity, debuted on A&E. Have you noticed several T.V. shows about obesity and eating disorders popping up on different T.V. channels? Some have been better than others-depending on the angle. A few have showcased eating disordered behaviors as odd and "entertainment" whereas are more geared toward helping people learn. On a positive note, the plethora of T.V. shows seems to reflect an overall growing curiosity and interest in how eating problems develop and how to best treat them.


Five aspects of Heavy were unique and inspiring.


Read the rest of the blog piece at Psychology Today


Susan Albers, PsyD is the author of 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food .

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