What's Eating You
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{{Infobox television
| image = Whats Eating You tv logo.png
| genre = Reality television
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- JD Roth
- Todd A. Nelson
- Adam Greener
}}
| camera = Multiple
| runtime = 42 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
- 3 Ball Productions
}}
| channel = E!
| first_aired = {{Start date|2010|10|13}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2010|11|17}}
| related =
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What's Eating You is an American reality documentary series about people with eating disorders. The series premiered on October 13, 2010, on the E! cable network.{{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/08/18/e-explores-extreme-eating-disorders-in-the-new-series-whats-eating-you-37042/20100818e01/|title=E! Explores Extreme Eating Disorders in the New Series "What's Eating You"|access-date=September 3, 2015|date=August 18, 2010|work=The Futon Critic}}{{Cite news |date=2010-04-29 |title=Focus is on eating disorders |pages=82 |work=Daily News |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100786965/focus-is-on-eating-disorders/ |access-date=2022-04-30}}
Production
The reality documentary series was announced in April 2010. The six-part television series features people who have compulsive eating disorders;{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/04/29/development-update-thursday-april-29-35518/8643/|title=Development Update: Thursday, April 29|access-date=September 3, 2015|date=April 29, 2010|work=The Futon Critic}} each episode introduces two people whose lives are threatened by harmful eating habits and features doctors trying to help them to overcome the disorders.{{cite web|url=http://www.eater.com/2010/4/28/6735441/whats-eating-you-an-eating-disorder-reality-show-from-e|title=What's Eating You?, an Eating Disorder Reality Show from E!|access-date=September 3, 2015|date=April 28, 2010|work=Eater|publisher=Vox Media|first=Greg|last=Morabito}}
JD Roth, one of the producers of the series, said, "One might assume that a show about severe eating disorders would focus solely on participants' bizarre behavior around food; but this show really is about the incredible fortitude and strength of people with intense obstacles to overcome [...]. We're very proud to be working with E! [...] in offering hope and a path to recovery."
Episodes
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = Adrienne & Danni
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|10|13}}
| ShortSummary = A woman attempts to get free of bulimia while a dancer fights anorexia.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 2
| Title = Marc & Kristy
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|10|20}}
| ShortSummary = A man suffers from bulimia induced by his childhood memories. A former model regularly engages in binge eating and purging behaviors.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| Title = Gaby & Jennifer
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|10|27}}
| ShortSummary = A woman suffers from long-term binge-purge disorder caused by her family. A female comedian's binging disorder is getting out of control.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| Title = Mona & Andrew
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|11|3}}
| ShortSummary = A singer fights the overeating disorder. A young man battles bulimia and has troubles getting support.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| Title = Amanda & Nickey
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|11|10}}
| ShortSummary = A former model is fearful of seeing her new body and is afraid of coming back to her old habits. A young mom struggles with her multiple disorders and believes it may affect her family.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| Title = Melissa & Claudine
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|11|17}}
| ShortSummary = A woman is about to overcome anorexia, although still struggles. Other case includes another woman who is addicted to eating chalk.
| LineColor = 83455B
}}
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References
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External links
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- {{IMDb title|1713423}}
- {{TV Guide|307300}}
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Category:2010 American television series debuts
Category:2010 American television series endings
Category:American English-language television shows