Female children of service members more vulnerable to eating disorders, obesity than civilians

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Adolescent female military dependents may be at higher risk than civilians for eating disorders and associated problems, according to a study that gives insight into the additional vulnerabilities of adolescent female military dependents. The study shows that they reported more disordered eating and depression than civilians.
SOURCE: Eating Disorder Research News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.

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