Nonprofit

Eating Disorders Coalition


  • About Us

    We are the federal advocacy organization for eating disorders. Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.

    Our Goals:

    With more focused attention on educating and working with Congress,

    we can effectively influence federal policy. Our specific goals are to:

    • Raise awareness among policy makers and the public at large about the serious health risk posed by eating disorders
    • Promote federal support for improved access to care
    • Increase resources for research, education, prevention, and improved training
    • Increase funding and support for scientific research on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of eating disorder
    • Promote initiatives that support the healthy development of children
    • Mobilize concerned citizens to advocate on behalf of people with eating disorders, their families, and professionals in the field

    We are the federal advocacy organization for eating disorders. Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.

    Our Goals:

    With more focused attention on educating and working with Congress,

    we can effectively influence federal policy. Our specific goals are to:

    • Raise awareness among policy makers and the public at large about the serious health risk posed by eating disorders
    • Promote federal support for improved access to care
    • Increase resources for research, education, prevention, and improved training
    • Increase funding and support for scientific research on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of eating disorder
    • Promote initiatives that support the healthy development of children
    • Mobilize concerned citizens to advocate on behalf of people with eating disorders, their families, and professionals in the field

    Cause Areas Include

    • Health & Medicine

    Location

    • 720 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
      Suite 300
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