Position Statements

The Academy for Eating Disorders is an international transdisciplinary professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders. The AED releases position statements on issues related to eating disorders on a periodic basis. 
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AED POSITION STATEMENTS

CAAPS Consensus Statement on Evidence-Based Practice Decision-Making

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Research Risk-Benefit Ethics 

AED Supports the CAAPS Consensus Statement on Evidence-Based Practice Decision-Making for Mental Health and Behavioral Health Care
Arabic | Spanish

AED Statement on Body Shaming and Weight Prejudice in Public Endeavors to Reduce Obesity 

The Role of the Family in Eating Disorders  
Spanish | Portuguese

Eating Disorders are Serious Mental Illnesses 
Spanish | Portuguese

Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs      
Spanish | Portuguese  

Over-the-Counter Status of Ipecac Should Be Withdrawn
Spanish | Portuguese 

"Miss Bimbo" Web Site
Spanish | Portuguese 

The Fashion Industry
Spanish | Portuguese | Hebrew 

Scientists, Model Call on Fashion Industry to Shape Up
Spanish | Portuguese 

Guidelines for the Fashion Industry 
(includes translations into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese)

Pro-Anorexia Web Sites
Spanish | Portuguese 

Photo-Video Therapy Unsupported by Outcomes-Based Research
Spanish | Portuguese