It's Time to Talk About It: Eating Disorders and the Athlete

February 24, 2011 at 7 pm
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
1st Floor - Freidenrich Auditorium (Space #110 on the map)
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
 
This event is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Reserve your space online or call (650) 724-3783.
 
 

Overview

Our panel of experts from the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program will discuss how to know when too much exercise is unhealthy and how to identify young athletes at risk for eating disorders.
 
At the end of this presentation, attendees should be able to:

1. Identify the symptoms of an eating disorder, particularly as it relates to the athlete
2. List the three components of the “Female Athlete Triad”
3. Be aware of the latest research on how to treat eating disorders
4. Know what to do when a parent or coach suspects an eating disorder
   

Panel of Experts

• James Lock, MD, PhD
• Hans Steiner, MD
• Neville Golden, MD
• Jennifer Carlson, MD

 

20th Anniversary Lecture Series

This lecture is part of Packard Children's Hospital's 20th Anniversary Lecture Series. Learn more about the lecture series and our anniversary celebration.