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Food For Thought…. Labels Make Eating Disorders Worse?

July 20, 2009 by Adria Ali 1 Comment

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      Nutrition information was meant to help others become healthier and aware.  The fitness community spends hundreds of hours trying to educate the public on how to eat and how to read packaging.  So, what happens when food labeling becomes the enemy?  How does this even happen?   Harvard University viewed food labels as a potential threat to their over achieving student body and a actually removed certain information!

 Harvard University removed nutritional information from its menu because some students and parents raised concerns about the impact of this information on people with eating disorders. Namely, that this kind of information might trigger some people toward disordered eating (source).

 

    WTF … this could be compared to taking the percent of alcohol content off of all the lables in the liquor store to prevent you from being an alcoholic!  My personal view is that removing information from labels in schools doesn’t do anyone any favors.  If your tendency is to have a disorder, then no label in this world is going to sway you one way or the other. 

     Write in and let us know what you think about food labels and eating disorders.  We always love to hear from our readers!

Adria Ali

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Queenangel says

    July 20, 2009 at 7:53 am

    GNR! I use food labels to determine if the calories, fat, carbs etc are too high ,and if the item is worth it...I check everything!!!

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