WHEN A DIET IS MORE THAN A DIET: EATING DISORDERS AND YOUNG ADULTSMany times, the parents of a college freshman first notice the early stages of an eating disorder around the holiday season when their children arrive home after months away. In an attempt to avoid the "freshman fifteen" -- the extra pounds some kids gain in their first year on their own -- some students, particularly women, become overly concerned with their weight. Should this concern become obsessive, it can develop into anorexia or bulimia. "Dieting in young adults is the single biggest risk factor for an eating disorder," says Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center psychologist Denise Supik, MS, LCPC. "If caught early, 50 percent of patients with an eating disorder are curable with treatment, and at 75 percent improve significantly."
NUTRITION: WAYS TO WATCH YOUR WAISTLINE AT THE HOLIDAYSDieters and all those who want to "battle the holiday bulge" will face a strong dilemma when ambushed from every direction by delectable goodies. Since food is the focus of many holiday celebrations, it can be a real challenge to a dieter's willpower. Cynthia Finley, R.D., L.D., C.N.S.D., Clinical Dietitian Specialist at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, can offer advice on how to make smarter choices for healthier eating and cooking around the holidays.
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HOLIDAY FOOD TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETESHoliday parties and dinners are full of edible temptations for anyone, but for people with diabetes, yielding to such temptations can be disastrous for glucose control. This does not mean that diabetes sufferers can't enjoy the festivities. According to Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center director Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., F.A.C.P., diabetics shouldn't expect to have perfect glucose management during the holiday season. Cheskin can offer tips on measures diabetics can take to cut down on temptation foods and how manage blood sugar levels at parties.
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