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This article is from the Ballet and Modern Dance FAQ, by Tom Parsons twp@panix.com with numerous contributions by others.

7.2. Dance Organizations offering help with eating disorders

Many women dancers, under pressure to keep their weight down,
have fallen victim to eating disorders. For those who need advice about
bulimia, anorexia nervosa, etc., there are a number of groups offering
educational materials & referrals to professionals:

American Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Assn (AABA)
(212) 734-1114
AmAnBu@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/amanbu

Foundation for Education about Eating Disorders
(410) 467-0603

National Anorexic Aid Society
(614) 436-1112

Nat'l Assn of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
(708) 831-3438

National Eating Disorders Organization
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital
6655 South Yale Avenue
Tulsa, Okla. 74136
(918) 481-4044

Overeaters Anonymous
(800) 743-8703

Gurze Books - publishes books on eating disorders, catalog available by
calling (619) 434-7533.

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