Summary 307 Week 6 Assignment .docx CHFD307 Week 6 Assignment CHFD307 American Public University Week 6 Assignment For many years now, the rate of teens diagnosed with an eating disorder in the United States has been on a steady rise. Eating disorders are d

307 Week 6 Assignment .docx CHFD307 Week 6 Assignment CHFD307 American Public University Week 6 Assignment For many years now, the rate of teens diagnosed with an eating disorder in the United States has been on a steady rise. Eating disorders are difficult illnesses to overcome, and it takes a long time in order for treatment to be effective. As mentioned before, there are multiple factors as to why eating disorders develop. Sometimes it is a biological issue that causes someone to develop an eating disorder through a genetic link. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) In some cases, eating disorders arise from disorders like depression or anxiety. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) Eating disorders can also stem from environmental factors such as the way that western cultures emphasize the importance of being thin. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) Lastly, eating disorders may also be the result of participation in activities like ballet or other sports i