Eating disorders affect approximately 10-13%
of college age females, and about 2-3% of college-age males. Professionals have noted kids as young as 6 years old talking negatively about their bodies and trying to diet. How can we help our kids navigate the world with a healthy body image? Over the next 3 weeks I am offering a free support group/class for parents in San Luis Obispo. We will go over what eating disorders are, warning signs, how to talk to your kid/someone with an eating disorder, what you can do to model healthy behaviors, and whatever else you want to talk about. This will be a safe space to talk about this stigmatized mental & physical illness. Please invite your friends! This class is open to all. While it is aimed at parents of middle/high schoolers, it is for anyone who wants to better understand what eating disorders are and how to help a loved-one. I am not assuming that you or anyone in your family has an ED just because you showed up - this is good information for everyone, because we all know someone with an eating disorder. Sundays at 6 pm, March 4, 11 & 18. (Ideally come to all, but you can drop-in to any of them) First Presbyterian Church (church library) 981 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-5451 Hope to see you there! ~Libby Sign up for more free education whether or not you can make it to the classes:
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 March 8th is National Registered Dietitian Day! Which this year, coincides with International Women's Day. So what does that mean for the approximately 97% female RDs? Double the awesomeness! Not only are women making things happen, but RDs are changing (and saving) lives and often going unnoticed, not unlike many historic female positions. A study in 2007 showed a median wage gap of $4,965 between male and female RDs. Even in female-dominated fields men tend to make more. Today as we celebrate RDs, also think about the gender parity. Today, thank your dietitian; female, male, or otherwise. For more info:
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AuthorLibby is a Registered Dietitian focusing on student eating disorder treatment and prevention. She is working on the central coast to create wellness in individuals and the community.  
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