How to you get someone to eat without forcing them!

i really want to help some mates who think there fat when there r really really really thin and they try to avoid eating alot.... i want to help them... but forcing them has a reverse effect and i don't know how i can?? ne ideas ne1!!!!

Try not to FORCE them to eat, instead, explain to them how much they're hurting you by doing it. I'm sure they have their reasons as to why they won't eat, but you ahve to get through to them that it hurts you so much to see people you love get weak.
I'm in a similar situation, but haven't found a way of getting them to eat just yet. Sorry, that's the best I can do.
-Laura.

Yes, you cannot make them eat. Just express your concern and keep bugging them about it, I was borderline anorexic last year and the only reason that it didnt get bad was because my friends constantly bugged me and brought attention to my eating habits, if they ignored it it would have been much easier for me to avoid eating.

meow

You can lead a horse to water - but you cannot make it drink :o(

Wait perhaps until they ask for your help, you can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped - I know from experience - sorry

Ever thought of giving them harsh nick names like stick, rake, straw etc.?

Shaming them into eating isn't very tactful, but it could instill some sensible pride.

umm...threaten them

It's all in a persons mind. If they don't want to eat then they won't. If ur dealing with anorexia or bulimia then u get the help they need by a professional. Find out the true reason they are not eating and get therapy or send them to a treatment facility. A person has to want the help before they can help themselves.