It’s my understanding that eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, once thought of as psychological disorders belonging to only “rich white girls” have now successfully crossed socioeconomic, race and age lines. 
However, in our part of the country (central Pennsylvania), I have yet to meet anyone with an eating disorder who is not Caucasian.  In fact, most of the women of color with whom I discuss this topic are shocked at the notion of starving themselves. 
I’ve met plenty of Latinas and female African Americans who totally embrace their curves and would never think of letting them go.  But at the same time, I’ve …read more