AAP News Vol. 3 No. 6 June 1987, p. 9
© 1987 American Academy of Pediatrics
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Physician explores television link to obesity, anorexia

Obesity and anorexia nervosa are widespread throughout the United States today. These problems result from two concerns — an intense preoccupation with food that coexists with an idealized body image.

Television, according to a Boston pediatrician and TV expert, constitutes a major source of inactivity for U.S. citizens. In addition, heavy viewing affects obesity and anorexia.


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