Resources to help deal with issues of health, body image and eating

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Health, Body Image & Eating

Nutrition & Food Sensitivities

American Dietetic Assocation

The US’s largest organization of food and nutritional professionals, ADA promotes optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
www.eatright.org

Feingold Institute

Includes information and resources based on the work of Dr. Benjamin Feingold regarding allergies and sensitivites to certain foods and food additives. Also information in their newsletters about light sensitivities, sensitivities to certain school products and supplies, environmental sensitivities in schools—plus the potential impact of these sensitivities on behavior and learning.
www.feingold.org

Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Seeks to alleviate the problems of eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Resource center for information about eating disorders and resources and facilities for treatment.
www.anad.org

Overeaters Anonymous

Offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating within a fellowship of experience, strength and hope. OA addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, not just weight-loss, obesity or diets.
www.oa.org

Body Image

The Body Positive

Teaches young people to creatively transform the conditions in their lives that shape their body image and relationship to food.
www.thebodypositive.org

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance

Dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on body size and to improving the quality of life for fat people.
www.naafa.org

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