This week's episode is all about Eating Disorders 101. We are honoring National Eating Disorder Awareness week which is celebrated from Feb 20-26 2023. Joined today with Brittaney Berendsen who is an eating disorder dietitian in Ontario.

Here is what we discuss:

• Statistics of how prevalent eating disorders are before the pandemic and now
• The various types of eating disorders, their prevalence and age of onset
• Brittaney shares the most common misconceptions around eating disorders
• Some truths and facts about eating disorders
• How someone struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating can go about seeking support
• Review some resources, programs and organizations that can help support recovery

Resources mentioned:

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

Connect with Brittaney Berendsen by: her website here

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