Cynthia Bulik
Cynthia Bulik
developing disorder eating family greater member risk seven studies
Family studies show that if you have a family member who has an eating disorder, you're between seven and 12 times at greater risk for developing an eating disorder yourself.
anorexia causes false
For centuries, we have been under very false stereotypes and misconceptions about what causes anorexia nervosa.
anorexia dieting environment environmental fashion genes load people pulls seeing sensitive
Genes load the gun, and environment pulls the trigger. These people who are genetically disposed to anorexia nervosa may be more sensitive to those environmental triggers, like dieting after seeing a fashion magazine.
fairly large percent
Fifty-six percent heritability -- that's a fairly large contribution of genes.
changed cultural environment gene greater indeed pool pressure study thin younger
Of course, the gene pool didn't change. The environment has indeed changed and cultural pressure to be thin has been greater on the younger part of the study group.
anorexia biological clear component hope offer patients shows study support
Our study shows a very clear and substantial biological component to anorexia nervosa, and my hope is that this will offer some support to patients and their families.