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Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the U.S. are battling eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, while millions more suffer from binge eating disorder.

The peak onset of eating disorders occurs during puberty and the late teen/early adult years, but symptoms can occur as young as kindergarten.

More than one in three normal dieters progresses to pathological dieting.

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The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We campaign for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders. We develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance.

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Tips for covering Pro-Anorexia, Pro-Bulimia, and Thinspiration websites and blogs:

  • Such sites are dangerous, both for those who have an eating disorder and those who do not, but may be vulnerable, and it is critical that media cover this topic responsibly because failure to do so may inadvertently increase traffic to the sites, with potentially devastating consequences for your readers.
  • Please review our Media Guidelines for Responsible Coverage on Pro-Anorexia, Pro-Bulimia, and Thinspiration on to avoid some of the common dangers associated with media coverage of this issue.

Tips for covering eating disorders:

  • We ask that journalists try to strike a balance between “serious” and “hopeless,” and always encourage people to seek help for themselves or loved ones who are suffering. Recovery is long and often expensive, but it is achievable and there are many options available.
  • Please include NEDA’s Information and Referral Helpline number and web link to information and treatment resources wherever possible. This helps people move beyond fear to a place of hope. 
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