Eating Disorders Awareness Week ’01…

…Your Mind Will Never Go Out of Fashion

*Obesity in the African American Community

Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 1:00 – 1:50 PM, UC 310

Join Dr. Verlyn Warrington as she shares the epidemiology and health risks associated with obesity in the African-American community.  Interventions including exercise and surgical options will be included as part of the discussion.

Informational Table

Monday, Feb. 26th, 10:00 – 2:00 PM, UC 1st floor Cart

Peer educators will have information available on eating disorders including: Area resources, how to help a friend, and signs and symptoms of the disease.

*“Slim Hopes,” Video and discussion

Monday February 26th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM, Patapsco Hall

Tuesday, February 27th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM, Potomoc Hall

In this video, Jean Kilbourne offers an in-depth analysis of how female bodies are depicted in advertising imagery and the devastating effects of that imagery on women's health. 

*Love your Body Fair: Celebrating all your body can do!

Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 10:00 – 2:00 PM, UC Ball Room

What are some of the things you can create and accomplish with your body?  Beauty can be seen in what we build, create and accomplish.  Find a wealth of opportunities to do things that boost your self-esteem.

Eating Disorder Screening Day

Thursday, March 1st, 10:00 – 2:00 PM, Counseling Center

An opportunity for students who are concerned about their eating habits and body image to talk to a professional counselor. The counseling center will be providing short walk-in meetings that will help students to better understand any possible risk associated with their behaviors and to learn about campus and local resources, no appointments necessary. For more information contact the counseling center at x2472.

*Disordered Eating: How to Help a Friend

Friday, March 2nd, 1:00 – 1:50 PM, Women’s Center

Discuss Signs of disordered eating behaviors, factors contributing to it, and tips for helping friends who seem obsessed with food and their weight. Dr. Keum Choi, Psychologist with the Counseling Center and Laura Rubinstein, Health Educator, University Health Services will facilitate the discussion.

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