September 8/Brookeville, Md./PRWEB -- A survey of more than 500 women showed almost 85% feel shame or guilt about the food they eat. The 10-question survey, which focused on women’s eating patterns, was developed by Lasting Change founder Beth Novick and was posted on Craigslist in 68 cities nationwide in May 2011. Lasting Change, a recovery program for people with eating disorders and disordered eating patterns, conducted the survey to gather information about the prevalence of food issues, especially among women.
"None of the results surprise me," said Novick, who recovered from a 40-year history with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and disordered eating patterns. "They're consistent with my own experiences and what I've observed as a personal trainer for 15 years. I see this every day."