The following organizations provide the necessary information, resources and referrals for individuals afflicted with an eating disorder.  We at FAF are not permitted to counsel clients with regard to eating disorders or emotional food binges.  This is beyond our scope of expertise and not the purpose of this web site.  Counseling is limited to licensed physicians, pharmacists, dietitians and psychologists.  For a personal fitness trainer to perform these tasks is to risk legal liability.  If you suspect you may have an eating disorder, please make an appointment to see your physician.

• Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders www.anred.com


• Eating Disorders Referrals www.edreferrals.com


• The National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org


• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders www.anad.org


• National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/eatingdisorders.cfm

The ANRED site at www.anred.com has detailed information specifically for female athletes, look for these articles:

1. Athletes with eating disorders: an overview


2. Female athletes with anorexia nervosa


3. Female athletes with bulimia nervosa


4. Males and females and obligatory exercise


5. Identifying the athlete with an eating disorder and the initial intervention


6. Treatment of athletes with eating disorders and the coach’s place on the treatment team


7. Tips for coaches


8. Tips for parents