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Breaking the Stigma: 7 Truths About Eating Disorders

Despite common misconceptions, eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, body shape or weight, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. They are serious illnesses, and an individual is not able to choose whether or not they develop an eating disorder. Unfortunately, societal misunderstandings, pressures, and stigmas often deter accurate diagnosis and prevent access to care.

To help provide clarity and a better understanding of eating disorders, our staff of experienced industry experts has compiled a list of 7 eating disorder truths into a free, downloadable infographic.

Eating disorders can be lethal, but they don’t have to be. Help us change the conversation around eating disorders and champion truth, compassion, and early intervention. Download and share this infographic to help us break the stigma around eating disorders.

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