[1913 Webster] I knew by these harbingers who were coming. --Landor. [1913 Webster] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:Harbinger \Harbin*ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Harbingered (h[add]rb[i^]n*j[~e]rd); p. pr.
However, certain factors might put teens at risk of developing eating disorders, including: Societal pressure. Popular culture tends to place a premium on being thin. Even with a normal body weight, teens can easily develop the perception that they're fat. This can trigger an obsession with losing weight and dieting. Favorite activities. Participation in activities that value leanness â such as modeling and elite athletics â can increase the risk of teen eating disorders.
Overweight and obesity also increase the health risks for children and teens. Type 2 diabetes once was rare in American children, but an increasing number of children are developing the disease. Also, overweight children are more likely to become overweight or obese as adults, with the same disease risks.