The Oprah Winfrey Show
Girls Who Don't Eat

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"Today's show is important for any parent with a daughter." — Oprah

It's a frightening epidemic affecting girls everywhere. Girls as young as five years old are worried about getting fat, and are going to extremes not to eat.

Even the most involved parents often miss the subtle signs, because their daughters appear normal and healthy. Could your child have an eating disorder?

It Could Happen in Any Family
Two families, two daughters with eating disorders, two heartbreaking stories.

The Danger Online
Pro-anorexia websites: they are disturbing, dangerous and very popular.
Net Patrol: Find out what information they contain, and how to tell if your child is visiting them.

What Parents Can Do
Learn the physical symptoms associated with an eating disorder, and the steps parents can take to prevent the problem altogether.
Dr. Ira Sacker, who has treated eating disorders for 25 years, says that food is not the problem.

Hiding Her Obsession
Kendall Her mother didn't think Kendall had a problem with food, but her daughter was using dangerous methods to lose weight.

Watch Watch Kendall's story

Watch Hear what Kendall had to say after the show.

Have you or someone in your family battled an eating disorder? Share your story.