Food & NutritionBeing Called ‘Fat’ in Early Teens Tied to Later Eating Disorders for GirlsSavePrintAnnie Spratt/UnsplashReuters5/20/2018|Updated: 5/20/2018 For teen girls, being called “fat” by friends—and especially family members—may contribute to later developing eating disorders, a recent U.S. study suggests. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesFans of Chock and Bates Launch Petition Questioning Ice Dance ResultFeb 12, 2026Bangladesh’s BNP Wins Big in Historic Parliamentary ElectionFeb 12, 2026Kaiser Reaches $30 Million Settlement With Labor Department Over Mental Health Care PracticesFeb 12, 2026Figure Skater Naumov Driven by Memory of Late Parents in Emotional Olympic DebutFeb 12, 2026Related TopicsFatteensCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare