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Black, Susan – American School Board Journal, 2002
Eating disorders among teens and younger children have reached epidemic levels. The school's primary role in helping students who may have eating disorders is referring them to specialists. Schools can also help students learn good eating habits and designate a resource person to serve as a liaison with community medical and mental health…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Weight, Bulimia, Eating Disorders