It is very unfortunate that eating disorders of many kinds are becoming more and more prevalent throughout the world. There is such a pressure to be thin that many girls and women and even boys and men partake in unhealthy routines in order to prevent themselves from gaining weight and/or starve themselves due to the morphed self image that has been created as a result of many varying factors. The following category addresses these issues and provides updated information for the victims of the disorders which should be taken quite seriously, as well as for the family members.
Site Listings
About Eating Disorders - Information and resources regarding eating disorders with a focus on anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders - A non-profit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders.
Eating Disorder - Referrals and resources for people with eating disorders including information on anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Association Of London - An eating disorders organization serving the London, Ontario and surrounding area. Referrals, hotline and information.
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness - A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the definitions, signs and symptoms, and dangers of eating disorders. Information packets available upon request.
The Anorexia Bulimia Net - Resources for awareness, prevention and treatment of eating disorders, including support forum.
The Elisa Project - Community-based organization raising awareness about eating disorders that sponsors an annual professional symposium for health professionals and educators.