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Today marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week which emphasizes how genes affect body size and shape
Be comfortable in your genes. Wear jeans that fit the REAL you.
The idea is that all of us have a natural size and shape that may not fit into “skinny jeans.” The emphasis on genetics is intended to demonstrate that eating disorders are diseases, not lifestyle choices.
For more about how genes affect eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, see some of these earlier Genetics and Health posts:
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, February 25, 2007
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“I can’t say enough good things about an awareness event that educates people about eating disorders and helps to remove some of the stigma.” Education is a very important factor in eating disorder treatment. Jess Weiner recently served as a guest speaker during The Center for Eating Disorder at Sheppard Pratt’s EDAW. Check out her inspiring story on our CED Blog: http://eatingdisorder.org/blog/.
Thanks for spreading awareness of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! If you’re looking to get involved, check out this page for events happening nationwide.
1905 days ago
[...] Thanks to Hsien over at Genetics and Health for cluing me into the fact that this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. As a disordered eater, I can’t say enough good things about an awareness event that educates people about eating disorders and helps to remove some of the stigma. There’s no stereotype here. You can be overweight and have an eating disorder. You can be underweight and have an eating disorder. You can be perfectly average and have an eating disorder. Race, gender, age, nationality — none of them mean a thing when it comes to eating disorders. They can affect anyone. [...]