Connie Sobczak founded The Body Positive nonprofit organization in 1996 after her sister Stephanie died from an eating disorder and faulty breast implants. Connie had healed herself from her own eating disorder in her early twenties, and Stephanie’s death sparked her determination to change the world so that her daughter Carmen would never experience the…
DetailsThe use of BMI is deeply integrated into U.S. health-care systems. Carly Stern from The Washington Post discusses the controversy surrounding this measure among obesity experts, dietitians, and the public in this article. Read more If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here.…
DetailsBody-Positivity Model Tess Holliday recently revealed her battle with anorexia. With eating disorders on the rise during the pandemic, Holliday is using her struggle to raise awareness for others experiencing the same. Kayna Whitworth from ABC News spoke with Holliday about her struggle and what she wants others to know. Click here to watch this…
DetailsPamela K. Keel, Ph.D., is Distinguished Research Professor and Director of the Eating Behaviors Research Clinic in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University. Dr. Keel has received grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her research on the nosology, biology, epidemiology, and longitudinal course of bulimic syndromes. She has authored over 250…
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