F.E.A.S.T. Board Supports E.D.C. Talking Points

The F.E.A.S.T. Board of Directors voted this week to state our support for the Eating Disorder Coalition's recent publication:

We Urge You To Oppose Mandatory BMI Reporting In The Schools

The talking points state that these school screenings:

• Lack a research basis
• Duplicate health measurements best pursued in the context of a physician's care
• Lack meaningful follow-up
• Could do harm
• Could initiate unhealthy eating and activity associated with the development of an eating disorder
• Could encourage bullying and teasing

F.E.A.S.T. calls on parents to educate themselves about these programs and speak up to school officials about these well-meaning but potentially harmful initiatives.

December membership drive - new levels of support

Are you a F.E.A.S.T. member? If you are, check your email.

Membership in F.E.A.S.T. is free of charge, as are all of our services, but we do need financial support to do our work. Although we are all volunteers and all our indirect costs are donated, there are website, insurance, travel, and administrative costs to cover every month.

We need your help! In the month of December we are asking our supporters to become Supporting Members or Founding Members of our organization.

www.feast-ed.org/feast/joinfeast.html
if you are not yet a member
http://www.feast-ed.org/upgrademembership.html
to upgrade your membership

Being a member at any level lets us know who we serve, and lets the world know that parents are joining together to press for improved treatment and family involvement in treatment. Join us at whatever level you can!