#16: Early Signs of Disordered Eating Begin to Appear in the Early 1970s
In the early 1970s, subtle signs of disordered eating began to emerge. Karen started restricting food intake, initially framed as dieting within an industry that emphasized thinness and control.
At first, the behavior drew little concern. Weight loss was normalized and even praised, reinforcing the idea that discipline equaled success. What appeared externally as professionalism masked an internal struggle that was already gaining momentum.