One Out Of Four Kids Has Dieted Before Turning Seven.

a review released by Common Sense Media “determined that one out of four children had dieted prior to turning seven, and that a staggering 80% of American girls aged 10 have been on diets.” The review also found that “one-third of boys and the majority of girls ages 6 to 8 wish their bodies were thinner.” Concerned with image leads to the epidemic of disordered eating and poor body image.