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Body Image and Eating Disorders

Body image issues are closely linked with eating disorders. These resources examine different aspects of body image.
Women's National Health Information Center - Body Image
The Women's National Health Information Center talks about the importance of a healthy body image and links you to web sites that will evaluate and improve your body image.
Body Image - from Eating Disorders Referral Center
A good summary of body image issues in eating disorders.
Love Your Body (Even Naked!)
Some tips from Redbook for becoming more comfortable with your body. Be warned that there are some of the typical magazine-style "slim women in bathing suit" pictures here.
Body Positive - Boosting body image at any weight
An approach that emphasizes accepting your body as it is now. Such concept are usually crucial for someone with an eating disorder.
Size Wize
The focus here, too, is on accepting your body at any size.
Body Acceptance and Eating Disorders
Information from college counseling centers.

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