Have students research eating disorders and create an infographic on statistics and ways to help. Information from https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics-research-eating-disorders & https://anad.org/education-and-awareness/about-eating-disorders/eating-disorders-statistics/
Storyboard Tekst
Eating Disorders
0.9% of American woman suffer from anorexia 1.5% of American women suffer from bulimia nervosa 2.8% of American adults suffer from binge eating disorder but men are also susceptible to these EDs
Every 62 minutes someone dies from an eating disorder
30 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder, regardless of gender
Eating disorders are classified as mental illnesses and are often used as a coping mechanism
Eating disorders are treatable! Only about 33% of people receive treatment. The first step is to ask for help from a trusted adult or a doctor.