What do you think needs to be done to bring more awareness about eating disorders?

I think the best way to intervene is to educate parents about how to promote positive attitudes in their children about their bodies and food.  The earlier eating disorders are detected, the easier it is to change these patterns.  Schools are now much more aware of the signs of eating disorders and intervene on students' behalf.  

Most people now have a fairly good awareness of eating disorders, what they may be unaware of is how prevalent disordered eating is.  A majority of women and more and more men are attempting to keep their bodies below their natural healthy set point.  Only a small number of bodies can be both healthy and thin.  Accepting our natural body shape is key to overcoming both disordered eating and eating disorders.

Another point that could be emphasized to the public is that eating disorders are not about vanity and appearance but are indicative of a person's low self-esteem, loneliness, anxiety and depression.  As it becomes less stigmatized and more acceptable to seek counseling and psychotherapy, more people may receive these services before their eating disorders become entrenched.