they won't look past the number on the scale to see the person right in front of them. >> eating disorders are common among high achievers. >> chan is small though she says she is healthy. but after a medical check-up, in september, she says university officials threatened to put her on medical leave if she didn't agree to weekly mandatory weigh-ins and medical appointments because she said they told her her weight was too low. >> if someone has an eating disorder, there will be a red flag raised according to the body mass index. but you have to look at other factors. you have to look at their exercise level, whether or not they have other health issues. >> chan started stuffing herself with carbs and junk food daily, to gain weight, including, she says, three to four scoops of ice cream two to three times a day, covered in chocolate or cheetos. the result, just two pound. she says, not enough for school officials. chan said that's when she refused to swallow their rules