Learners figure out the nutritional values of foods to explain the nature of a healthy diet by looking at fast food nutrition pamphlets and calculating the values of foods then comparing them to the food pyramid.

Eighth graders research types of eating disorders and create a PowerPoint presentation.

Students study the complexities of eating disorders and the underlying factors which may contribute to their onset and development. They explore the various aspects and manifestations of these eating disorders and identify and...

In this health activity, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.

Third graders study concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.

Students explain the relationship among nutrition, infection and diseases. In this health science lesson, students suggest ways to break the nutrition-infection cycle. They brainstorm solutions to prevent infectious diseases in the...

This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses in detail the characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa, identifying behavioral, cognitive, affective, and physical...

An overview of anorexia, including causes and risk factors, symptoms, stages of the disease, treatments, and more.

Helpful information on the eating disorder, anorexia, including facts on causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Presents a featured article on anorexia nervosa including information on what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and associated problems.

A straight forward description of Anorexia Nervosa, including signs and symptoms, long term health problems, and why it's so hard to stop. Links to other information are included.

This resource provides information describing diagnosing anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as well as the treatment for both eating disorders.

This is a list of questions about eating disorders that people have written about themselves or friends; the questions are answered by a dietician.

Complete description of this disease, including profile of typical sufferer and criteria for clinical diagnosis.

Resource provides introductory information about eating disorders. Learn about the symptoms and causes associated with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating, and read about treatments and medical research findings.

This site from Family Doctor.org can provide you with a better understanding of these disorders and can help you to identify the effects. The site contains links to similar sites as well.

This article discusses anorexia and bulimia symptoms, effects and treatments.

An excellent site giving facts about eating disorders, which includes answers to commonly asked questions such as signs, causes, and treatment. A great starting point for the educator wanting to learn more about eating disorders.

Overview of eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The symptoms and treatments of the disorders are discussed.

Find out about the problem of eating disorders. Is it in to be thin? There's a lot of information here. Be sure to look at the tabs to the left for additional resources.

Complete description of bulimia nervosa, including a profile of a typical sufferer and criteria for clinical diagnosis.

This article from the American Family Physician journal is designed for female athletes. It includes the definition, risk factors, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the female athlete triad.

Information for those affected by eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-injury.

PBS offers in-depth information about eating disorders including what they are, symptoms, treatments, and how you can help yourself. Includes links to many outside resources.