The term beauty has diverse definitions depending on an individual’s viewpoint. Female members of society find the art of social beauty useful in establishing a family. The film Dying to be Thin presents a relevant scenario in which female ballerinas take extreme health precautions to maintain a fit body shape (McPhee, 2004). Professional healthcare experts, however, reveal underlying medical conditions the athletes face. The medical team was working alongside the ballerinas to maintain fitness, then identified anorexia and bulimia nervosa as common eating disorders affecting the athletes.
Anorexia nervosa is a health condition associated with eating patterns to assure a certain body weight. This film is objective in highlighting both mental and physical efforts for maintaining the fitness of the body. Bulimia nervosa is also highlighted in the film as a common disorder among the majority of people (McPhee, 2004). This condition is attributed to unregulated eating patterns among individuals with normal body weight according to medical standards. Most importantly, normal health is enhanced by eating practices which value nutrition in food diets instead of quantity.
I find the documentary informative in explaining the extreme conditions associated with eating disorders. Many people in modern societies have adopted an interesting pattern of eating aimed at maintaining a certain body weight. However, these individuals expose their health to serious medical conditions, as identified in the film. It is important to note starvation is a common social practice attributed to poor eating behaviors. Depriving oneself of a healthy diet can result in both short and long-term illnesses (McPhee, 2004). As a result, maintaining a given body weight should be guided by nutritional experts for accurate positive outcomes. Moreover, the film has been objective in highlighting the influence of popular personalities in determining social behavior (McPhee, 2004). Social media, for instance, celebrities influence their followers to improve sales using strategic communication practices aimed at determining consumer preferences. The documentary notes that positive social impact is critical in enhancing awareness of eating disorders (McPhee, 2004). Vital medical concepts can be relayed to promote healthy eating patterns, through social media platforms, for avoiding chronic weight illnesses.
Eating disorders form a part of prolonged illnesses attributed to unhealthy practices of consuming food. Objectively, the course has been useful in highlighting the essence of health among individuals. For instance, scheduling an outdoor physical activity as a morning routine is significant in maintaining health. Regular medical checkups for diagnosing illnesses are also a critical practice for guaranteeing the normal biological functioning of a human body. Besides, the course has facilitated an adequate understanding of physical fitness in relation to mental health. The film noted that the ballerinas experienced instances of solitude and sadness when they violated standard bodyweight regulations for the sport (McPhee, 2004). It indicates that eating disorders can result in related health complications if allowed to develop without early medical intervention.
In conclusion, lessons obtained from the film reflect class objectives regarding an informed description of healthy eating. Medical experts advise the clients to engage in cautious food consumption in diets containing a high nutritional value for maintaining normal body weight. The film has been objective in explaining eating disorders associated with negative professional influence evidenced by the ballerinas. However, the film raises several questions on the relevance and applicability of eating disorders. For instance, how can eating disorders arise from poor short-term food consumption behavior? Similarly, when should individuals with poor food consumption attributes be medically diagnosed with an eating disorder? Lastly, what signs and symptoms identify related medical conditions of chronic eating disorders?
Reference
McPhee, L. (Director). (2004). Dying to Be Thin. Web.