EATING DISORDER FACTS

• 75% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearace.
• 51% of 9- and 10-year olds feel better about themselves if they are on a diet.
• 50% of 9- and 10-year olds have dieted.
  By age 16, 45% are crash dieting, 40% are fasting and 15% are taking diet pills.
• 35% of dieters progress toward pathological dieting and up to 25% may progress toward a full blown eating disorder.
• Eating Disorders among men and boys are rapidly rising.
• Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate (up to 20%) of any psychiatric diagnosis.
• Many insurance plans and managed care companies exclude coverage for the treatment of eating disorders.

Our mission is to eliminate eating disorders by promoting positive image and self-esteem and by discouraging unhealthy dieting behaviors, drive for thinness, and body dissatisfaction. We encourage you to listen to your body and celebrate what it does for you!