Families Face Challenges Of Eating Disorders

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Families Face Challenges Of Eating Disorders
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As many as 11 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia,

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Families Face Challenges Of Eating Disorders

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As many as 11 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia,

These medical conditions not only affect the people who have them, they take an emotional toll

"Most people who have not had their lives touched by an eating disorder dismiss them as not wo

Eating disorders are serious illnesses with a biological basis that are influenced by emotiona

While eating disorders cause physical devastation to the individual, they also wreak emotional


Compounding the problem, according to NEDA, is the stigma associated with eating disorders, wh

"Eating disorders treatment cannot be successful if it starts with an aspirin and a Band-Aid,"
"We must address symptoms with aggressive, life-threatening seriousness," Benn said. "Forcing
NEDA provides support for families affected by eating disorders through its Parent and Family
"Building an informed and involved community helps families know they are not isolated, their

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