National Eating Disorders Week will take place from February 27th through March 5th. Events are scheduled all over the Bay Area for that week.

Eating disorders cause immeasurable suffering for victims and families. They have reached epidemic levels in America, affecting all segments of society, young and old, rich and poor, all minorities, including African Americans and Latinos. Seven million women and one million men suffer from eating disorders. •Victims lose the ability to function effectively -- great personal loss and loss to society. 86% of people who have eating disorders report onset of illness by the age of 20, most during their late teens. Eating disorder prevention advocates say that awareness and prevention of these disorders is vital or the numbers will continue to grow.More info

National Eating Disorders Website | Voices Not Bodies 4/16 Demo in Washington, DC | National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders | Eating Disorder Glossary | The Body Positive | Eating Disorders Coalition