ID HCR003

Designates the last week of February each year as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Idaho, aligning with the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week observance.

Establishes legislative findings that eating disorders affect 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States and are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions associated with depression, substance abuse, and suicide.

Notes that anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and that less than one-third of youth with eating disorders receive treatment.

Recognizes that prompt and intensive treatment significantly improves recovery chances and emphasizes the importance of early detection, education, and awareness among educators, medical providers, parents, and community members.

Affirms that the awareness week promotes public attention to eating disorders as a public health issue affecting people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, size, or background.