In my research, I've spoken to young women who have faced strong familial and cultural norms around problems in the family. These things were not to be spoken about outside of the family for fear of bringing shame and embarrassment upon the family unit. For individuals faced with such cultural and familial discourses, asking for help can be extraordinarily difficult. There is still a great deal of stigma that surrounds help-seeking among individuals with eating disorders from both minority and non-minority groups.
On February 12th, 2014. See this statement in context.