UCSD Eating Disorder Awareness Program

People in the United States have been bombarded with many types of diets that cause nutrient deficient. On top of that, many people suffer from eating disorders due to change in their eating habits on a regular basis. UCSD eating disorder program is focused on such people to cure their illnesses or conditions, such as bulimia, anorexia, binge eating and much else.


Eating disorder, in fact, is not just a physical issue; this condition may lead to an earlier death if proper attention is not given on time. People with eating disorders are more likely to die from poor immune condition, including heart disease. Foods that are empty in calorie or otherwise called as junk food are deficient in many essential nutrients and fiber. This coupled with irregular eating habits make the matter more badly. People with eating disorders have been eating high calorie foods while remaining mostly inactive which a dangerous combination to anyone’s lifestyle is. The number one health problem in the US is related to eating disorder and this is main concern of USCD eating disorder program. 

Those who are prone to eating disorder or are already suffering from it are given adequate treatment and knowledge in this program. Both the program coordinators and administrators as well as specialists in this topic at UCSD have made a great impact on the long-term health of people with this disorder. Those with genetically influenced and environmentally induced eating disorder are given appropriate treatment in one of the chosen and recommended facilities as well.