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American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: The Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Eating Disorders in Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The symptoms and treatments of the disorders are discussed.
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National Eating Disorders Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource belongs to an organization trying to prevent eating disorders by creating awareness. A great deal of the resource is geared towards teachers and other professionals.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a featured article on anorexia nervosa including information on what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and associated problems.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Virginia Health System: Anorexia

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful information on the eating disorder, anorexia, including facts on causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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University of Iowa Health Care: Anorexia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information describing diagnosing anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as well as the treatment for both eating disorders.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses anorexia and bulimia symptoms, effects and treatments.
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Pale Reflections: Website for Those Affected by E Ds

For Students 9th - 10th
Information for those affected by eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-injury.
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Ed referral.com: Anorexia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of this disease, including profile of typical sufferer and criteria for clinical diagnosis.
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Other

Ask the Dietitian: Anorexia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of questions about eating disorders that people have written about themselves or friends; the questions are answered by a dietician.
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Pale Reflections: Anorexia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
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.