BEHIND THE SCENES: FALL 2020 "The Line Between Being Fit and Being Sick"  The dialogue surrounding mental health often excludes the conversation of eating disorders, a topic that seems to be discussed more nonchalantly than professionally. This can be problematic considering nine percent of the U.S. population—about 29 million Americans—will be diagnosed with an eating disorder, reports the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Ninety percent of that population consists of females between the ages of 12 and 25. It is imperative, especially on college campuses, to engage in conversation and educate ourselves about disordered eating and behaviors.  Casually discussing unhealthy eating habits is routine for many college students. “Oh my gosh, I forgot to eat today,” “I can’t eat that if I’m drinking tonight,” and “I ate so horribly last night, I need to workout before I do anything else today,” might sound familiar. These expressions may seem harmless bec...