In this digital age, food has become a viral trend, with flavours ranging from comforting to unusual. Yet experts are worried about the health of the many people who suffer from eating disorders in light of the newest food trend on TikTok. Eager creators on the video-sharing site are participating in the #fearfoodchallenge by consuming foods they normally avoid.
Here’s a quick look at it. What is #fearfoodchallenge? The ‘fear food challenge’ is designed to help people struggling with eating disorders. It involves the person putting his/her courage to the test by randomly selecting a food item from a “fear food jar," and then devour it in front of a camera.
The foods are often high-calorie items, such as burgers, tacos or chocolate bars. To date, the fad has amassed close to 500 million views, as per The Indian Express . What exactly is a fear of food? One of the indicators of an eating disorder is a fear of food, which leads to restriction or avoidance of particular foods.
While eating disorders can strike anyone at any age, they typically start in young adults (up to 24 years old) and teenagers (10 to 19 years old). Individuals who suffer from diabetes and medical diseases that impact digestion and appetite, such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, are more susceptible to eating disorders, reported NDTV . First-line treatments for eating disorders include psychiatric therapies, such as the well-known Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
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