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Athletes – both men and women – may be two to three times more likely to have an eating disorder than the average person, according to a 1999 study of college athletes by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. A 2004 study of top athletes in Norway reached a similar conclusion, finding that 13.5% of athletes surveyed had an eating disorder, compared with 4.6% of the control group.

For more than five decades, Barbie has been an iconic toy for millions of youth around the world. She has maintained her position as one of the nation’s top-selling toys for young girls aged three to 12. Despite her popularity, many people have expressed concern over her unrealistic bodily proportions.

When I was with Ed, I didn't have any dreams or goals. My main concentration was Ed and Ed alone. I listened to what he told me, I did what he said and I didn't ask questions. I let Ed plan my life for me and followed his path. I didn't know at the time that he was killing me and taking away everything from me. I was too brainwashed by Ed to see clearly.