Outreach, education

Eating Disorders Institute is committed to educating the community about eating disorders by delivering presentations to schools, corporations and community groups.

On-site programs and objectives, listed below, are customized to fit audience needs and presented by health professionals.

The fee is $150 per presentation, plus mileage and travel time. Partial scholarships may be available through grants from Park Nicollet Foundation. For more information or to schedule a seminar, call 952-993-3924.

We also provide one-day Awareness and Education workshops for parents, professionals and the general public.

On-site presentation topics and objectives

Identify signs and symptoms See how the media impacts body image Define normal, healthy eating Offer support to someone suffering from an eating disorder

Explain how media affects nutrition choices Define good nutrition for athletes Distinguish between healthy, normal activity and unhealthy, distorted perspectives Describe tools to enhance performance Explore myths about athletic performance and sports nutrition Identify benefits and risks of dietary supplements

Understand how the media impacts nutrition and body image Define normal, healthy eating Observe warning signs of diets Identify benefits of healthy exercise for lifelong weight management

Define body image Understand diversity in body shapes and sizes Recognize body image issues in schools Identify benefits of proper nutrition and physical activity

To schedule an on-site presentation call 952-993-3924 or 800-862-7412.