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A Slippery Slope: Identifying Disordered Behaviors Before They Go Too Far

Maggi Flaherty, Director of Communications & Digital Engagement

Disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss behaviors have unfortunately become normalized in our culture. Dieting, “clean eating” and compulsive exercise are often precursors to full-blown eating disorders. This discussion will shed light on how our understanding of "health" has gotten so warped and what we can do to reclaim a more balanced perspective. Stacey Rosenfeld, Ph.D., CGP, @drstaceyla; Cristin Runfola, PhD, @crunfola; Jenni Schaefer, Author and NEDA Ambassador, @JenniSchaefer were featured in this important discussion.

Missed yesterday's Twitter Chat about subclinical eating disorders and disordered eating? Check out the transcript below: