Eating Disorders


 
  Eating Disorders
- Internet Sites
- Organizations, Associations, and Agencies
- Consumer Health Information
- Multimedia Resources
   

Internet Sites
    
Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overwieght and Obesity in Adults
Published in 1998 by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, these guidelines include behavioral approaches to weight control. This page includes links to the report and related tools and publications.
Gurze Books
Publishers of a variety of books, audiovisual materials, and periodicals related to eating disorders.
 
 
 
Organizations, Associations, and Agencies
    
Academy for Eating Disorders
"a multidisciplinary professional organization focusing on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related disorders. "
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc.
a non-profit advocacy organization providing eating disorders educational materials and curriculum for elementary and high school children, and sponsoring advocacy activities
The National Eating Disorders Association
an advocacy organization offering general information for people with an eating disorder and their families, referal to therapists, and a list of print resources on the eating disorders
 
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Consumer Health Information
    
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
Offers information for the consumer on a wide range of eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
Provides information on eating disorders for consumers.
Internet a Refuge for Those With Eating Disorders : Experts Call Pro-Anorexia Web Sites a Dangerous Trend
Article on the growth of websites encouraging anorexic behavior and other eating disorders
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre
a Canadian organization offering consumer information wiht an emphasis on dieting as a risk factor for eating disorders
 
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Multimedia Resources
    
Eating Disorders: Fads and Facts
Video presentation of National Institute of Mental Health Sept 1998 conference. Requires Real Player to view.
 
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