[1913 Webster] I knew by these harbingers who were coming. --Landor. [1913 Webster] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:Harbinger \Harbin*ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Harbingered (h[add]rb[i^]n*j[~e]rd); p. pr.
However, certain factors might put teens at risk of developing eating disorders, including: Societal pressure. Popular culture tends to place a premium on being thin. Even with a normal body weight, teens can easily develop the perception that they're fat. This can trigger an obsession with losing weight and dieting. Favorite activities. Participation in activities that value leanness â such as modeling and elite athletics â can increase the risk of teen eating disorders.
Eating disorders are commonly considered to affect primarily teenage girls and young women (who are in fact the most likely to seek treatment). However, experts report that other groups, such as men, minorities, and lower-income Caucasians, increasingly are developing eating disorders.