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Fatherly

Disordered Eating Is Everywhere On Social Media. It’s Hurting Kids

April 28, 2023

Dr. Allison Chase shares insight in this article on Fatherly.com about the impact of social media on disordered eating. With TikTok feeds of "What I eat in a day," kids are bombarded with unrealistic and unhealthy images. Dr. Chase shares tips with caregivers on what to do if they are concerned about their child's eating, body image, or mood.

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BuzzFeed

These Are The Symptoms Of ARFID, An Eating Disorder Linked To Fear And Anxiety

April 18, 2023

BuzzFeed News interviewed Dr. Kim Anderson in this helpful and comprehensive piece about ARFID. Dr. Anderson shares how ARFID can develop, its symptoms, and treatment options.

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KFF Health News

Social Media Is Fueling Enthusiasm for New Weight Loss Drugs. Are Regulators Watching?

April 18, 2023

This article featured in KFF Health News outlines how social media influencers, celebrities, and marketing companies are advertising GLP1s as weight loss drugs (such as Ozempic) and discusses the money behind the business. In this piece, Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar is quoted sharing why these advertisements are problematic.

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The Sacramento Bee

Eating disorders are rising. California bill would require schools to address body shaming

April 17, 2023

In this Sacramento Bee article, Regional Nutrition Director Jessica Barth-Nesbitt is quoted sharing how the proposed bill could help increase education and awareness, helping to "dispel some of the misinformation that may be in the media around what an ideal or normal body is for people."

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Fox 11 Los Angeles

Understanding New Childhood Obesity Guidelines

March 23, 2023

Dr. O'Melia talks to KTTV/Fox 11 LA about the AAP's recently updated guidelines and why they are harmful for kids and perpetuate weight stigma.

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Chicago Health

Eating Disorder Surge

March 15, 2023

How Covid-19 created a wave of eating disorders among America’s youth.

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Giddy

It's Not Easy to Care for Loved Ones With Eating Disorders

March 15, 2023

Managing life with this mental health challenge is tough. Learn how you can cope with it.

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MDLinx

Find Out Why the Trending "Egg Diet" is a Recipe for Disaster

March 10, 2023

If a patient reports engaging in trending diets like the egg diet, you may want to direct the patient to a dietitian or eating disorder specialist.

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Marist Circle

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

March 10, 2023

The final week of February was dedicated to Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) with the theme, “It’s Time For Change.” During the week, people spoke about their lived experiences while organizations provided resources and education to help end the stigma surrounding eating disorders.

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Yahoo! Life

I decided to stop talking about my weight in front of my kids. Here's what experts say about the risks of normalizing diet talk.

March 7, 2023

This article, which features Dr. Allison Chase, explores the risks of normalizing diet talk with children.

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