Brittany and I recently watched an episode of Make it or Break it, and while the show is actually about gymnastics, I found the recent subject matter of eating disorders to be quite relevant. It is an issue that plagues both the gymnastic and dance world, as appearance seems to be such an essential or is thought to be an essentail aspect of the sport. The episode did a great job at explaining the severity of a truly serious issue, and I think it is something that all people involved in these kinds of activities should be aware of.
If you haven't seen it the show is on ABC Family, and you can check out clips on their website.
If you do happen to watch the show you may notice the viewer's discretion advisory and the note that Kalie gives both during and after the episodes that deal with eating disorders. I think it's interesting the way ABC Family uses these messages to justify the appropriateness of talking about health issues like eating disorders, which may be slightly more mature than the audience that watches the show, yet still an important message for viewers to hear whether they are adolescent girls, gymnasts, or dancers.
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