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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 223,673 teenagers (ages 18 or younger) had plastic surgery in 2002

The world is obsessed with body image, yet people don't talk about the "image" of our personalities. It's about time people concentrate on what's within. In the end the looks will be a thing of the past.

According to the Alliance for Easting Disorders Awareness, Eating Disorders Affect 5-10 Million Americans and 70 Million People Worldwide.

What's up? Welcome to the personal image section of Teen Web! The world has become to obsessed with the way people look that we've forgotten about personality. What the heck happened to that? You're constantly pressured to look good and fit in. There are a lot of issues that may affect you or someone you know: anorexia, bulimia, obesity, or coping with being made fun of because of the way you look. Sound off and check out theses awesome websites, organizations, stats and much more. It's the perfect place to nab the info you need, or to help someone you know! If you have more cool stuff for us to add in e-mail us and let us know! We're constantly looking for organizations and companies to join us! Check it out!

Anna Paterson

"When you’re trapped inside an eating disorder, it can at times feel like the “solution” to your problems. You may feel in control of your food intake, which seems like the only positive aspect of your life. Unfortunately when you have an eating disorder,

the reality is very different. The illness actually controls you and before long, you find yourself feeling terrified of food and gaining weight..."

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Judy Sargent

"I suffered from severe anorexia nervosa for 10 years, was hospitalized 26 times, and landed myself in intensive care units on multiple occasions. You would never guess any of these things looking at me today. Right now, I am a registered nurse with a Master of Science Degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. I am in the process of completing Doctoral Studies in Nursing at a major university...I have written a book about my descent into anorexia and the subsequent recovery process..."

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Billy Hallowell

"It was always a struggle for me. I weighed 200 pounds when I was in 8th and 9th grade. People laughed, people made fun of me...it was tough. Young people face a lot when it comes to peers and image. For me and for my health I decided to lose the weight. In 9th grade I lost over 40 pounds and it's been a struggle ever since. I wish people could see that the inner is so much more important than the outer. I went through a lot. At times, even I forget that inner is more important. We live in a society that judges us based on the way we look and it's just not right..."

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The statistics you need to get the information you want! Check it out and get educated. Compiled by The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

Eating Disorders affect 5 - 10 millions Americans and 70 million individuals worldwide. (Crowther, et al. 1995)

Approximately 1 million males have an eating disorder. (Crowther, et al. 1995)

At least 50,000 individuals will die as a direct result of an eating disorder.

The most common behavior that will lead to an eating disorder is dieting. (AABA, 1998)

It is estimated that currently 11% of high school students have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. (ANAD)

Time Magazine reports that 80% of all children have been on a diet by the time that they have reached the fourth grade.

15% of young women have substantially disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. (National Eating Disorder Screening Program)

The diet and diet related industry is a 50 billion dollar a year enterprise. (M. Maine, 2000)

81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat. 51% of 9 and 10 year old girls feel better about themselves if they are on a diet. (Mellin et. al, 1992)

2 out of 5 women and 1 out of 5 men would trade 3 to 5 years of their life to achieve their goal body weight. (Rader Programs)

The average woman is 5"4’ and weighs 140 pounds. The average model is 5"11’ and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women. (Smolak, 1996)

If today’s mannequins were actual human women, based on theoretical body fat percentages, they would probably cease to menstruate. (Rader Programs)

91% of women surveyed on a college campus had attempted to control their weight through dieting, 22% dieted "often" or "always." (Kurth et. al, 1995)

35% of "normal dieters" progress to pathological dieting. Of those, 20-25% progress to partial or full syndrome eating disorders. (Shisslak & Crago, 1995)

The mortality rate for anorexia is higher than for any other psychological disorder. In fact, it’s the number one cause of death among young women. Five to ten percent of anorexics die within ten years of onset, 18-20 percent die within twenty years of onset, and only 50 percent report ever being cured. (ANAD)

0.5% - 3.7% of females suffer from Anorexia Nervosa in their lifetime. (NIMH, 2000)

1.1% - 4.2% of females suffer from Bulimia Nervosa in their lifetime. (NIMH, 2000)

2% - 5% of the American population experience Binge Eating Disorder. (NIMH, 2000)

10%-25% of all those battling anorexia will die as a direct result of the eating disorder. (ANAD)

Up to 19% of college aged women in America are bulimic. (Rader Programs)

Bulimia often occurs in athletes such as gymnasts, wrestlers, dancers, horse jockeys, football players, and runners. (1996)

A Study conducted by Cornell University found that 40% of male football players surveyed engaged in some sort of disordered eating behavior. (Newsweek, 1994)

Men constitute as many as 40% of those exhibiting Binge Eating Disorder. (DSM IV, 1994)

The onset of Binge Eating Disorder usually occurs during the late adolescence or in the early twenties. (DSM IV, 1994)

According to The Center for Mental Health Services 90% of those who have eating disorders are women between the ages of 12 and 25. (ANAD)