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Links - Eating Disorders
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(with ratings on a scale of 0 to 25)
 

Rating
17/25 Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
ANRED is a non-profit organization that provides information about eating and exercise disorders. Information ranges from detection of disorders to recovery. Also includes several special topics (e.g., pregnancy and eating disorders).
http://www.anred.com/index.html
 
16/25 Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
This website provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Their goal is to help those with eating disorders get back on the road to recovery.
http://www.edreferral.com/
 
17/25 Food and Nutrition Information Center Resouce Lists--Eating Disorders
The resources found on this website have been recommended by eating disorders professionals or found on suggested reading lists of prominent organizations. Categories range from general information on eating disorders to self esteem and body acceptance.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/eatingdis.htm
 
23/25 Food and Nutrition Information Center--Eating Disorders
An USDA information center that provides information on anorexia and bulimia, binge eating, educational materials on eating disorders, exercise and eating disorders, and more.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000017.html
 
15/25 Harvard Eating Disorders Center
The site is designed by an organization devoted to research and education concerning eating disorders. It provides information about their events and seeking other resources. It also answers questions one with a disorder might ask.
http://www.hedc.org/
 
23/25 KidsHealth
KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources - all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens.
http://www.kidshealth.org/index_noflash.html
 
23/25 MEDLINE Plus Health Information
Provided is information on eating disorders including coping, diagnosis/symptoms, prevention/screening, research, treatment, organizations, and statistics.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eatingdisorders.html
 
20/25 National Eating Disorders Association
Provided is information for professionals and the public on eating disorders including conferences, educational materials, and additional resources.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
 
23/25 Overeaters Anonymous
Overeating information such as: Lifeline Magazine, Finding a OA Meeting, and member services.
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/
 
22/25 Shape Up America
Designed to provide individuals with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness, and obesity and overweight.
http://www.shapeup.org/
 
15/25 Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials
Developed by the FNIC, this website alphabetically lists sources for obtaining materials in the following sections: (1) Nutrition, medical and health organizations; (2) Food-related associations; (3) Food companies; and (4) Food service-related organizations.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html
 
23/25 TeensHealth
TeensHealth was created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources - all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens.
http://www.teenshealth.org/
 

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