urred identities, and lack of support for growth and individuation create young women who are unable to cope with the stresses of college living without their maladaptive eating. They do not know how to handle the difficulties of relationships, seeking support, and handling the normal changes of life without reverting to the learned childhood behavior of seeking solace in food. Evidence suggests that these difficulties are due to the lack of healthy food, inadequate support services, and the impersonal nature of college living. The problem is multifaceted and further aggravated by the isolation of female students who may not understand the nature of their difficulty. 10...
