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Discussing the current state of eating disorders and kids

A white porcelain plate sits on a wooden table with a red checkerboard tablecloth.
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A white porcelain plate sits on a wooden table with a red checkerboard tablecloth.

Experts in the field of adolescent medicine are discussing the current state of eating disorders and kids. Social media platforms have put enormous pressure on teenagers -- especially girls -- to fit a narrow set of physical standards.

Our guests talk about The Body Project, as well as their work to help guide kids through a very challenging time in their lives. We're joined by:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Emmarae Stein is the production assistant for "Connections with Evan Dawson."