February 13, 2013 In the United States, 20 million women and 10
million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder
at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia
nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other eating disorder. The
National Eating Disorders Association has named the week of
Sunday, Feb. 24 to Saturday, March 2 as National Eating
Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) to educate and offer help to
those who have eating disorders. The theme this year is
“Everybody Knows Somebody.” During the week, several events are
planned. On Monday, all the mirrors on campus will be covered
and inside-out T-shirts will be made. The Art Show opens Monday
evening in the University Center Lobby East at 6 p.m. with a
real life Barbie unveiled. All the events are free and open to
the public. Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating
conditions that can have serious consequences for health and
relationships. They are not a fad, phase or lifestyle choice.
Eating disorders are serious, pote