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 ArticlesYouTube Resolves Issue That Briefly Impacted Video Streaming GloballyOct 16, 2025Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May RiseOct 14, 2025Dozens Killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes, Border ClosedOct 12, 20254.7-Magnitude Quake Jolts Sichuan County, ChinaOct 12, 2025Related TopicsFatteensCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare