File #: 18-024    Name: Eating Disorders Proclamation
Type: Proclamation Status: Filed
File created: 1/29/2018 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/22/2018 Final action: 2/22/2018
Title: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 25, 2018, THROUGH MARCH 3, 2018, AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK."
Indexes: Proclamation
Attachments: 1. PROCLAMATION-Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Related files: 17-019

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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 25, 2018, THROUGH MARCH 3, 2018, AS “EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK.”

 

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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.