[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 197 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 197

Designating May 6, 1998, as ``National Eating Disorders Awareness Day'' 
    to heighten awareness and stress prevention of eating disorders.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 17, 1998

Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating May 6, 1998, as ``National Eating Disorders Awareness Day'' 
    to heighten awareness and stress prevention of eating disorders.

Whereas over 8,000,000 Americans suffer from eating disorders, including 
        anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive eating;
Whereas 1 in 10 individuals with anorexia nervosa will die;
Whereas 1 in 4 college-age women struggle with an eating disorder;
Whereas 80 percent of young women believe they are overweight;
Whereas 52 percent of girls report dieting before the age of 13;
Whereas 30 percent of 9-year-old girls fear becoming overweight;
Whereas the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia has doubled over the last 
        decade, and anorexia nervosa and bulimia is striking younger 
        populations;
Whereas the epidemiologic profile of individuals with eating disorders includes 
        all racial and socio-economic backgrounds;
Whereas eating disorders cause immeasurable suffering for both victims and 
        families of the victim;
Whereas individuals suffering from eating disorders lose the ability to function 
        effectively, representing a great personal loss, as well as a loss to 
        society;
Whereas the treatment of eating disorders is often extremely expensive;
Whereas there is a widespread educational deficit of information about eating 
        disorders;
Whereas the majority of cases of eating disorders last from 1 to 15 years; and
Whereas the immense suffering surrounding eating disorders, the high cost of 
        treatment for eating disorders, and the longevity of these illnesses 
        make it imperative that we acknowledge the importance of education, 
        early detection, and prevention programs: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates May 6, 1998, as ``National 
Eating Disorders Awareness Day'' to heighten awareness and stress 
prevention of eating disorders.
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