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New compulsions
Several new compulsions are replacing the now old-fashioned emphasis on counting
calories. The most common one is counting fat grams. Anything less than 40 grams
of fat per day is almost impossible to live on, yet we see many students trying
to live on 5, 10, or even no fat grams. Recent studies have shown that heart-healthy
lipids (fish, nuts, olive oil, etc) are associated with good health and weight
management.
Several weight programs are now measuring inches rather than pounds. This simply
produces a different focus for compulsive worry. Nonetheless, fitness to increase
lean muscle mass, if not done compulsively, is highly beneficial.
Return to the Eating Disorder Program index page.
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