Education & Awareness

Eating disorders are
treatable.
Recovery is possible.

Nearly 29 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Understanding the facts is the first step toward healing.

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By the numbers

The reality of eating disorders in America

28.8M

Americans affected in their lifetime

ANAD

10,200

Deaths each year — one every 52 minutes

Deloitte

26%

Of those affected attempt suicide

ANAD

<6%

Are medically diagnosed as underweight

NEDA

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Understand

Types of eating disorders

Complex mental health conditions that affect people of every age, gender, race, and background. No two experiences are the same.

Anorexia Nervosa

Extreme food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. Highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

Bulimia Nervosa

Cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors — purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Binge Eating Disorder

The most common eating disorder in America. Recurring episodes of consuming large quantities of food with loss of control.

ARFID

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder goes far beyond picky eating — impacting nutrition and daily life.

OSFED

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders — equally serious, including atypical anorexia and purging disorder.

Other Disorders

Pica, Rumination Disorder, and other feeding conditions recognized by medical professionals.

A starting point

Could this be an eating disorder?

This 5-question self-assessment is based on the SCOFF screening tool used by healthcare professionals. It is not a diagnosis — only a first step.

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Recognize

Warning signs
are often invisible.

Early detection saves lives. Eating disorders often go undiagnosed because symptoms aren't always visible. Learn what to look for — in yourself or someone you love.

Preoccupation with weight, food, calories, or dieting

Withdrawal from social activities, especially meals

Extreme mood swings, anxiety, or depression

Evidence of binge eating, purging, or food rituals

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You cannot tell if someone has an eating disorder by looking at them.

Eating disorders do not discriminate — they occur across all demographics and body sizes.

Less than 6% of people with eating disorders are medically underweight.

With proper treatment, full recovery is possible at any stage.

The journey begins with one step

Recovery starts here.

Whether you're struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about — help is available, and treatment works.

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Eating disorders are treatable. Recovery is possible.