Global Eating Disorders News
In an effort to provide you with the most current news on eating disorders and related topics, we are featuring recent articles selected from publications around the globe. Please note that these stories are not written by NEDA staff. They represent all sides of the issues surrounding eating disorders.
August 23, 2010
New Eating Disorder Research Findings
While it is well know that anorexia nervosa is a deadly disorder, the death rate varies considerably between studies. Several recent papers have shed new light on these questions by using large samples followed up over many years.
June 13, 2010
Israel's Government Edorses Bill Banning Underweight Models
The government of Israel endorsed a bill Sunday aimed at preventing underweight models from being featured in advertisements.
May 24, 2010
"Weighty Matters: Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health" - Audio
Listen to the Weighty Matters Roundtable discussion!
May 10, 2010
Solving The Problem Of Childhood Obesity Within A Generation - Report to the President
The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity has just released their action plan for solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation.
May 07, 2010
Mom, Its Not Your Fault - National Eating Disorders Association
Listen as Jenni Schaefer, author of "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me" and "Life Without Ed" reads her Mother's Day tribute. "My mom did not cause my eating disorder, but she did a whole lot to help me get better."
April 28, 2010
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising Image of Women - Media Education Foundation
NEDA's Ambassador, Jean Kilbourne takes a fresh look at how advertising traffics in distortive and destructive ideals of femininity.
April 26, 2010
Helping Others Cope With Eating Disorders - The Balancing Act
After overcoming two eating disorders, former Miss Florida Allison Kreiger helps others cope with the diseases.
April 21, 2010
A Mother's Loss, a Daughter's Story - The New York Times
Judy Avrin shares her daughter's story, and a mothers road to healing after losing her daughter to an eating disorder. She channeled her grief by making a documentary of Melissa's story, "Someday Melissa."
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