Narrated by actress Lauren Hutton, this one-hour documentary explores the silent epidemic of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa through the experiences of families whose lives have been affected by these dangerous eating disorders. The program introduces viewers to four young women who developed eating disorders in their teens and includes interviews with the women's parents and with specialists in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia. The program is an exploration of the role family issues can play in anorexia and bulimia and also examines the traumatic impact of eating disorders on the sufferers' loved ones.