NOVA Online | Dying to be Thin

Welcome to the companion Web site to "Dying to be Thin," originally broadcast on December 12, 2000. The film examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia. Here's what you'll find online:

Watch the Program Here
If you missed "Dying to be Thin" on television, you can watch it in its entirety here.
Ask the Experts
Two experts on eating disorders answer selected questions e-mailed by viewers in December, 2000: Dr. Craig Johnson, director of the Eating Disorders Program at Laureate Psychiatric Hospital, and Kate Dillon, a plus-size model and recovered anorexic.
Share Your Story
Learn from the stories of dozens of sufferers of eating disorders who chose to share their experiences on this web site.
One Man's Battle
In a refreshingly honest disclosure drawn from the book Making Weight, co-author Dr. Thomas Holbrook, a specialist in eating disorders among men, reflects on his own distressing slide into anorexia, and his ultimate recovery.
Minority Women: The Untold Story
Long considered primarily afflictions of young white women, anorexia and other eating disorders are on the rise among African-Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups.
Body Needs (Hot Science)
Learn about your body's nutritional needs in this interactive feature.
Help/Resources
This expanded Resources section includes a support line, warning signs, and an extensive list of Web sites specializing in eating disorders.

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