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We’ve all heard it — “Check your BMI to see if you’re healthy.” For decades, that simple equation of weight and height has shaped how society — and even healthcare — defines what’s “normal.” But what if the very number we’ve been taught to trust doesn’t actually reflect our health at all? For many individuals — particularly those recovering from eating disorders — BMI can distort reality, fueling shame and distraction instead of supporting healing and balance. Why BMI Falls

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to ponder if your child is battling with an eating disorder. At first, you may see it as something trivial— teens counting calories & skipping meals— Haven't we all experienced this when we were young? But then, the next time, you start noticing the subtle shifts: frequently withdrawing from food, anxious about family dinners, and having intensified body image concerns. Over time, these behaviors escalate to frequent trips to the bathroom