This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and the theme this year is “I Had No Idea.” The focus is on college campuses, where eating disorders have been increasing over the years. More Videos
World News Australia reports that about one million Australians suffer from an eating disorder. The estimated health cost of this is about $70 billion per year, and last year’s death toll from eating disorders was higher than the road toll. Watch to learn more about this devastating situation. More Videos
Mindless eating can occur in children and teenagers, but overeating is different. Dr. Kimberly Williams talks about overeating in children, the reasons behind it, and how to help children who overeat. More Videos
With obesity as a growing problem in the U.S., parents seem to be focusing on their children’s weight to make sure they stay healthy. But focusing on weight could lead to eating disorders. Parents should focus on proper nutrition instead. More Videos
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking action to help raise awareness of eating disorders among teachers and parents of teenagers. They are holding public meetings to determine the best way to help prevent eating disorders. More Videos
People will turn to dieting and exercise when they want to lose a little weight. But what may start out as a normal diet could lead to a dangerous eating disorder. Find out how to prevent a diet from becoming an eating disorder. More Videos
The age of onset for eating disorders has reached a staggering low, beginning anywhere between the ages of 9 and 12 years. Find out what can be done to help prevent eating disorders in children, and learn about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders. More Videos
With childhood obesity increasing, it can be tricky for parents and teachers to help children battle obesity while making sure it does not lead to an eating disorder. More Videos
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare eating disorder that causes a person to feel uncontrollable hunger. It is a genetic cause of childhood obesity. More Videos
Time reporter Kate Taylor talks about her struggle with anorexia as well as her interview with mayoral candidate Christine Quinn, who also opened up about struggling with an eating disorder early in life. More Videos
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