Data and Resources
University of Arizona Health and Wellness Survey 2023 Data
31% of Students Suffer from Disordered Eating
44% of Students Compare their Food/Body to Social Media
62% of Students Reported that Weight Affects the Way they feel about Themselves
On/Off Campus Resources
Eating Disorder Information
Learn more about general facts about eating disorders.
Are you a parent concerned about your child's eating habits? Here is a helpful toolkit for parents.
Do you have a friend or loved one you feel is struggling with food or body image? Here are some ideas for supporting a friend or loved one.
Nutrition Counseling
Our registered dietitians provide counseling for a variety of nutrition-related concerns. Around 75% of the students we see show disordered eating/eating disorder behaviors. We can provide additional support for nutrition counseling.
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Groups
Many eating disorder treatment centers offer free and virtual support groups. Here are a few:
CEDAR
Campus Eating Disorder Awareness and Recovery Group. Free weekly drop-in space to discuss food and body image. More information about CEDAR.
CAPS
Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) provides brief counseling for mental health concerns, including eating disorders.
Bella Vita Tucson
A local organization that helps Tucson's adolescents and families with eating disorders process at no charge. Learn more about Bella Vita Tucson here.