Find general information on eating disorders and disordered eating below. Please also see these pages for resources on specific eating disorders:
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Find general information on eating disorders and disordered eating below. Please also see these pages for resources on specific eating disorders:
Learn Psychology
Eating disorders are often misunderstood, sometimes misdiagnosed, and might be kept under wraps so well that by the time the symptoms are evident, the person suffering has already experienced irreversible physical damage. This in-depth guide explains what eating disorders are, how to spot the signs, the impact of the most common issues, and what treatments are available for those who suffer from these potentially deadly disorders.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Learn about Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders (DEED), a subunit of Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
DHHS. SAMHSA. National Mental Health Information Center.
National Eating Disorders Association.
Learn strategies and information related to eating disorders.
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Mental Health.
Also in PDF|176 KB.
National Alliance on Mental Illness.
The Renfrew Center Foundation.
Find educational flyers, posters, quizzes, books, videos, brochures, and more.
University of Washington-Seattle. Maternal Child Health and Adolescent Medicine.
WIN the Rockies.
Find lessons for 8-13 year old students which explore how attitude and self-image are related; includes handouts.