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Where to Find Help for Eating Disorders

By: Jane Kirby and The American Dietetic Association (ADA) and

Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Dieting For Dummies

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Eating disorders require professional treatment. Do some background research on treatment, referral centers, and support groups in your area (check with your local school system, university, medical center, or mental health center for recommendations and help).

If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, look to these sources:

American Dietetic Association 216 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60606. Call 800-366-1655 for a referral to a registered dietitian in your area who specializes in eating disorders. For general questions, call 800-366-1655.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED) P. O. Box 5102 Eugene, OR 97405 541-344-1144. An eating disorder information clearinghouse. You can download all the information via the Internet.
The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) 8550 Arlington Blvd. Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031 A health information clearinghouse and referral service. Call 800-994-9662 (800-994-WOMAN); 888-220-5446 (TDD) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern time.
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035 847-831-3438. Offers free eating disorder information and prevention services, hotline counseling, support groups, and referrals to healthcare professionals.

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Dieting For Dummies ,

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Jane Kirby, RD is a registered dietitian and member of the American Dietetic Association. She is the food and nutrition editor of Real Simple magazine and owner of The Vermont Cooking School, Inc^TM in Charlotte, Vermont. Jane is the former editor of Eating Well magazine and the food and nuitrition editor for Glamour. She served on the dietetics staff of the Massachusettes General Hospital in Boston, where she completed graduate work in nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount College.

The American Dietetic Association is the world’s largest group of nutrition and health professionals. As an advocate of the profession, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.

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