Beyond the Headlines

ABC7's Emmy award-winning public affairs show, "Beyond the Headlines," provides in-depth coverage of the topics and issues facing the people of the Bay Area. Throughout the year, "Beyond the Headlines" airs half-hour specials on issues, ranging from Bay Area housing to same-sex marriage.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES
September 18, 2011
Eating Disorders
Hosted by ABC7's Cheryl Jennings

According to a new study released in March, the median age for the onset of eating disorders has dropped to a shocking 12-years-old. Nearly all eating disorder patients say their social and family lives have been hurt because of this disease.

This week's episode of "Beyond the Headlines" discusses Eating Disorders and the ways they impact families across the Bay Area. They cut across all lines: age, gender, ethnic heritage, sexuality, class, and more.

Today's guests are community leaders who will discuss the facts about this vicious disease and will help us to understand why many of those suffering from an eating disorder choose to keep their condition a shameful secret.

Studio Guests

Dr. Jim Lock
Psychiatric Director
Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
www.lpch.org

Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn
Medical Director
Comprehensive Care Unit
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
www.lpch.org

Regina Cox
College Student

Dr. Christine Pappas
Eating Disorder Research Center
www.edrcsv.org

Joelle Maletis
Eating Disorder Research Center
www.edrcsv.org

Elizabeth Scott
The Body Positive
www.thebodypositive.org

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