Eating Disorders Resources
For more information about eating disorders, please click the links below or contact our office today: 615-831-9838 or info@renewedsupport.org.
What Are Eating Disorders? What is Disordered Eating?
What Causes an Eating Disorder? Who is Affected By an Eating Disorder?
How Are Eating Disorders Treated? What Are the Types of Eating Disorders?
Tips on Talking to Someone with an Eating Disorder
Things to Know About Eating Disorders:
- 30 million Americans suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their life. This number consists of 20 million women and 10 million men.
- Eating disorders do not have a specific “look” – many individuals with eating disorders look healthy, yet may be extremely ill.
- Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
- Only 1 in 10 women and men with eating disorders receive proper treatment.
- Nearly half of all Americans know someone affected by an eating disorder.
- In the most basic form, eating disorders are defined by “any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.”
- Eating disorders are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences for females and males.
- Eating disorders are real, complex and devastating conditions that can have serious long-term health consequences when left untreated.
- Eating disorders are not a fad, phase or choice.
- All socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural groups are at risk of developing an eating disorder.
- Compared to other significant illnesses, there is very little national funding available for eating disorders.
- To effectively treat an eating disorder, the recommended treatment team consists of a Physician, Psychologist/Psychotherapist and Dietitian/Nutritionist.