Parents are role models and should try to follow the healthy eating and physical activity patterns that you would like your children to follow. Learn how you can play an important role in preventing eating disorders and obesity for your children.
Review Date: June 19, 2012
Office on Women's Health
Learn about the causes, warning signs, treatment and prevention of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
Review Date: March 08, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Eating disorders are treatable diseases. Learn about symptoms and treatments for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder, plus FDA warnings on antidepressants.
Review Date: February 01, 2011
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
This page lists organizations and resources that provide information about eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
Review Date: April 11, 2012
Mental Health America
Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Learn to detect the signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as tips for female teen athletes to maintain good health and conditioning.
Review Date: December 20, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Search for Overaters Anonymous online meetings or telephone meetings in your area.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.
This article warns kids that becoming too thin is not great, and that everyone should maintain a healthy weight for their height.
Review Date: March 04, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
This web page is designed especially for women and contains advice and information about how to stay well and feel good. Topics include: starting a physical activity program, eating healthy foods, and total mind/body wellness.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
Office on Women's Health
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, call 800-931-2237 to receive confidential support and guidance, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, EST.
Review Date: January 24, 2012
National Eating Disorders Association
If someone refuses to eat food that is not "pure," rejects food she once loved, or can't bring herself to eat a meal she hasn't prepared with her own hands, she may be suffering from an emerging disordered eating pattern called orthorexia.
Review Date: January 14, 2013
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Parent, Family & Friends Network (PFN) offers free support to those whose loved ones are stuggling with an eating disorder. Receive a quarterly newlsetter, registration announcements for the new PFN Webinar Series and notifications of upcoming events.
Review Date: January 24, 2012
National Eating Disorders Association
Parents are encouraged to examine whether they over-emphasize beauty and body shape. These 10 tips for parents can help their children maintain positive, healthy attitudes & behaviors.
Review Date: March 16, 2011
National Eating Disorders Association
