Dancers and gymnasts are two common populations that are associated with the eating disorder stigma. Whether through binging and purging or extreme dieting, dancers often feel obligated to maintain a thin figure in order to perform their best and look beautiful while dancing on stage. These dangerous behaviors can cost them their life and a recent article by Dance Informa, an online dance magazine, sheds light on how to recognize eating disorders in dancers and ways to help them before it is too late.
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