There is also the problem of eating disorders. Jefferson and Stake (2009:396) noted that eating disorders have become increasingly common since the 1970s, particularly among adolescent girls. Although eating disorders are substantially less common among African American women (Jefferson and Stake 2009:398) (Parker et al 1995:103), they are hardly unheard of. White and Hispanic girls were found to be the most likely of all ethnic groups to consider themselves overweight despite being in what is considered a normal weight range, while African American women were most likely to consider themselves healthy when they are overweight (Parker et al. 1995:103). Iijima-Hall pointed out that in China, telling someone "You've gained weight" is considered a compliment, and that this has led many researchers to assume that there would be fewer Asian women who want to be slim and who develop nutrition. disorders (1995:9). Despite this, Iijima-Hall went on to state that Asian American women sometimes try to “correct negative images of their culture in the United States” and this can lead to further eating disorders (1995:10). Another idea was that there will be women who reject their country of origin and try to fit in by conforming to the beauty ideals set by European-American standards. Previous research has found that Asian American women are becoming more likely