I came across a website featuring someone deliberately starving themselves to "prove" how dangerous eating disorders are and to put a focus on health and nutrition. In the process, daily intakes, weights and calorie counts have been published. This person has even expressed concern that the media is hesitant to cover their quest. My take, this is highly irresponsible behavior and should be shut down.
We don't need someone to "prove" that eating disorders are dangerous. We know this from research and the fact that eating disorders carry the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses.
In our voyeuristic society, perhaps it was only a matter of time before something of this sort unfolded. From The Biggest Loser to Dance Your "Bottom" Off, there seems to be a fascination with watching people lose weight through extreme means. This fascination will soon include television programs featuring those with diagnosed eating disorders. What will be the response?
There are millions who fight a fear of food and weight gain daily. Do not let these serious diseases be distorted into what the uninformed have claimed eating disorders to be: lifestyle choices.
Peace be with you.
