File #: 17-019    Name: Eating Disorders Proclamation
Type: Proclamation Status: Filed
File created: 2/2/2017 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/23/2017 Final action: 2/23/2017
Title: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 4, 2017, AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY."
Indexes: Proclamation
Attachments: 1. PROCLAMATION-Eating Disorders Awareness Day
Related files: 18-024

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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 4, 2017, AS “EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY.”

 

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BACKGROUND:

In the United States, there are as many as 30 million Americans battling eating disorders.  Eating disorders affect all types of people and are associated with serious health issues.  The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness provides programs to aid and educate those who are affected and helping those in need to recover.