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Eating Disorders 101

Hi fam,

In observance of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we delve into the prevalence of eating disorders, conditions that affect nearly 29 million Americans and yet remain largely misunderstood.

In this 101 series, we aim to illuminate the realities of those living with eating disorders, underscore the urgency for increased awareness, and highlight the transformative journey toward recovery.

Quick stats

• Eating disorders are serious mental and physical health conditions that affect an estimated 28.8 million Americans, or 9% of the total population 

• Eating disorders involve serious changes to regular eating behavior and related thoughts. These changes can include strong concerns or obsessions with food, body, weight, and shape, eating much less than usual, uncontrollable overeating, or harmful repetitive behavior, which may include self-induced vomiting, misusing laxatives or other medicines, fasting, or excessive exercise 

• Eating disorders affect people of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, body shapes, ability levels, and socioeconomic statuses 

• Full recovery from an eating disorder is possible

Resources available for you

• Call the National Alliance for Eating Disorders free therapist hotline

• Find a support group near you

• Check out on demand webinars from National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders 

• Prepare conversations with this guide from Eating Disorder Hope

• Encourage those you love to seek help

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