2019/02/27
Teen Depression and Extreme Low-Calorie Diets

Teens Who Follow Extreme Low-Calorie Diets Are at a Higher Risk of Depression

Teens Who Follow Extreme Low-Calorie Diets Are at a Higher Risk of Depression It’s hard being a teenager. After all, there is a lot of pressure placed upon teens from their parents, teachers, and peers, and all of that pressure can make teens self-conscious of their looks. Plus, with social media promoting ideal body types, along with unrealistic expectations regarding what someone should look like, teens can feel even more insecure. Oftentimes, teens will turn to extreme low-calorie diets in an effort to meet their idea of the perfect body. Unfortunately, this isn’t good for their growing bodies, which are still developing in various ways, and it also boosts their risk of suffering from depression. What is the connection between […]