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Kids Struggle With Body Image | Leeds News
Over 3,300 young people reached out to Childline last year struggling with body image and eating habits—with nearly 1,000 specifically citing calorie counting or food restriction. Summer saw a sharp rise in calls, as kids braced for holidays and warmer weather. Most were tweens and teens, but shockingly, 6% were under 11. Stories include a 12-year-old girl pressured to be skinny, leading to purging and meal skipping, now terrified to return to normal eating. Experts warn of the damaging influence of social media, where edited images fuel unhealthy comparisons. They urge adults to listen…
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