Both males and females suffer which eating disorders which make them either overweight or underweight. Though many suffer from eating discords, still only 1 out of 10 men and women consult a dietitian or medical expert to receive treatment for the eating disorder.
Nearly 30% of women and 25% of men studying in grade 7 -12 have been criticized or teased by their peers and friends regarding the weight. More than 40% of girls studying grade 10 think that they are too fat and try losing weight by cutting down their food intake.