Eating Disorders

10 million women in the USA suffer from eating disorders. Many are young women, in the prime of their lives. Please educate yourself so you can protect yourself, your daughter, your spouse, your loved one.

The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) provides education, resources, and support to those suffering from eating disorders. The organization also conducts research about eating disorders and sponsors events to raise awareness about the dangers of ED. NEDA is one of the primary benefactors of the Jackie Bristow Memorial 5K Run/Walk.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Body image statistics from the University of Colorado.
www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/wellness/NewSite/BdyImgShockingStats.html

Great link to the tri-delta campaign to Stop the Fat Talk!
www.girlswithdreams.com/can-you-stop-the-fat-talk.html

Kidshealth.com features an article about eating disorders that offers advice to parents who may have a child suffering for an eating disorder. Some sections include "warning signs,"what to do" if you suspect an eating disorder," and "preventing eating disorders." Because of the strong impact of family on a child's or teen's relationship with food and relationship with her/his body, this article sheds light on an essential aspect of preventing and working against eating disorders.
kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/eating_disorders.html

A great article for teachers who are interested in creating a healthy environment for their students. Topics covered include teaching eating disorders curriculum, how to address the parents, weight and shape attitudes for teachers, and what teachers can do.
www.healthywithin.com/for_teachers.htm

Dove is conducting a global campaign to expand the societal definition of beauty to include all shapes and sizes. It is the Campaign for Real Beauty, and the Dove website has links to great video clips, statistics, and body image activities.
www.campaignforrealbeauty.com