search articles:     from the issue of February 19, 2004         Week calls attention to eating disorders A week for “Celebrating Every Body” is planned in observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 22-28. All events are free and open to the public and will be presented in the Nebraska Union. Activities begin Feb. 23 with talks by Laura Fraser, author of Losing It: America’s Obsession with Weight and the Industry that Feeds on It. Fraser will speak at 6:30 and 8 p.m. in the ballroom. Celebrating Every Body week also includes a “Body Bazaar: Uniting Body, Mind and Spirit” on Feb. 24. A collection of booths from university and Lincoln organizations will provide information on health and fitness, stress management, student services and other issues. The Body Bazaar will be in the main floor lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 7 p.m., the presentation “From Eating Disorders to Body Building” will be offered. On Feb. 25, the presentation “New Beginnings” will be at 7:30 p.m. This talk will include ways to help a friend with an eating disorder. A movie night Feb. 26 begins at 7 p.m. Throughout the week, there will be displays sponsored by Eating Disorders Education and Prevention Media Awareness in the Alcove area. These include a “Life-size Barbie and GI Joe” display, a “Beautiful Wall” and “Great Jeans Giveaway.” Eating Disorders Awareness Week began as a national outreach campaign by the Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention organization, a national nonprofit organization. This marks the eighth year the university has observed the week. The Eating Disorders Education and Prevention Student Association planned all activities sponsored on campus and hopes the week will help foster healthy ideas and encourage students to develop self-esteem and self-respect based on wellness principles. GO TO: ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 19 NEWS HEADLINES FOR FEBRUARY 19 Waller urges students: Listen for opportunities Second round of Gallup surveys coming up UNL to host first water law conference Big Red Road Show is Feb. 29 Education Expert Eisner to Lecture Feb. 26 Initiative could expand UNL’s role in research Week calls attention to eating disorders 731630S32888X