SUMMARY
For several years, eating disorders were believed to predominantly affect females and ladies. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, which 10 million American boys and males will fight with it at some time in their lives. John Yang speaks to Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician concentrating on eating conditions at the University of California, San Francisco, to learn more.View the records of the story.News alternative: Take a look at recent
segments from the NewsHour, and select the story you’re most interested in viewing. You can make a Google doc copy of conversation questions that work for any of the stories here.KEY describes anorexia– an eating disorder marked by extreme limitation of food consumption and anxiety about weight gain WARM UP QUESTIONS Who is Dr. Jason Nataga?What age was the wrestler Dr. Nataga was working with?How often times a day did the wrestler check his weight?Why did he inspect his weight so much?How can indications ofan eating condition be spotted?FOCUS concerns How
of an eating disorder?Media literacy: Do you understand what resources are offered
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notice? What did the story make you think? What would you wish to discover more about?FOR MORE What students can do: Enjoy the Student Reporting Labs video and address the following question: How can trainees assist those with disabilities and disorders?
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