International Osteoporosis Foundation Warns Of Bone Damage From Anorexia

... Anorexia, which in recent months has caused a stir among fashion circles, can seriously damage a woman's bones and be a risk factor later in life for osteoporosis.The period of greatest bone growth is during puberty and adolescence. Maximum bone development takes place in girls and boys roughly between ages of 11 to 17 years. [click link for full article] ...