.NBCNewsBETTER: These runners are enlisting parents, coaches, doctors to help start a conversation and reduce the stigma and prevalence of eating disorders.
estimates that some 30 million Americans struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Slowly, however, a backlash against America’s diet culture and its tie in to exercise is taking hold.
This is where the Lane 9 Project comes in. “We realized that we can help educate athletes, teachers, coaches and parents, as well as provide a way for those affected to share their stories,” says Caplan. “It’s been a grassroots approach and as people share their stories and awareness in their social circles, the word spreads.”
, that are removing the shame and allowing people to tell their stories,” Atkins says. “We need more of that.”Conversations, social media awareness and education are all positive steps in the efforts to help diminish the prevalence of eating disorders. So too is bringing awareness to the risk factors, especially to coaches, parents and health-care providers, who often unwittingly contribute to the issue.
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