self-expression

• social, emotional, creative outlets
• courage to be yourself
• making choices

   self-care

• healthy eating
• physical activity and fun
• positive coping skills

   self-acceptance

• knowing and valuing yourself
• sense of purpose and belonging
• realistic body perception

COALITION GOALS AND ENDEAVOURS

The Coalition strives to:

• provide Coalition members the opportunity for networking, information sharing and professional education,
• promote and communicate awareness and understanding of body image and eating disorders,
• change knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to nutrition and weight issues and to improve body image especially among adolescents,
• promote professional networking and consumer access to prevention and treatment sources, and
• expand the Coalition membership to include additional organizations interested in body image and eating disorders.

Our endeavours include:

• holding three general meetings each year which includes a speaker and networking opportunities
• hosting community awareness events
• developing resources for use in the community
• publishing a directory of resources and services
• maintaining this website