This week marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a week dedicated to educating and raising awareness of the harmful diseases many struggle with everyday.
Spartan Body Pride will be hosting a variety of fun and educational events on campus all week to spark conversation, help understand and raise awareness about eating disorders.
Monday, Feb. 23
Find out more about Spartan Body Pride at their information booths in Wells Hall until 1 p.m. today.
Participate in a yoga class with Inner Door Center, a yoga-based eating disorder therapy program. Be sure to bring your own mat. Located at IM Sports-Circle studio 218 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Celebrate yourself and enjoy a piece of chocolate on Twix Tuesday. Look for the mini Twix bars hidden in dining halls.
From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in room 103 of Berkey Hall, there will be a showing of the documentary “Dying to Be Thin.”
This film covers the increasing prevalence of eating disorders, especially in young women. Free popcorn and pop will be provided.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Learn all about intuitive eating in room 331 of Case Hall from 5 to 6 p.m. A discussion on the topic of becoming more attuned to one’s hunger signals will be facilitated by MSU nutritionists, Peggy Crum and Annie Buffington.
Thursday, Feb. 26
To close out the week, join the members of Spartan Body Pride and other students at The Rock on Farm Lane at 10 a.m. Students will be spreading positive words in support of the “Say Something Nice!” campaign.
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