United Kingdom, July 7 -- Whitney Port has a "complex relationship with food and body image".

The Hills star, 40, has opened up about her body image issues in a candid question and answer sessions with fans on Instagram and she admitted she doesn't want her social media posts to influence youngsters who may be struggling with similar problems.

One of her followers asked: "Do you think your body glorifies an unhealthy body image for girls?" and Whitney replied: "I totally understand this question, and I appreciate you asking it with care.

"I know I'm thin - it's how my body has mostly always been - but that doesn't mean I don't have my own complex relationship with food and body image.

"I continue to work with a nutritionist to help su...