Eating disorders or obesity

Eating disorders and obesity are part of a range of weight-related problems. These problems include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, anorexic and bulimic behaviors, unhealthy dieting practices, binge eating disorder, and obesity. Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are associated with both eating disorders and obesity.

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Services and Programs

• Family Outreach Center and Disability Services
  Disability-specific programs associated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and other organizations at Vanderbilt provide a broad range of treatment, research, technical assistance, education, and outreach services.

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Upcoming Events

• February, 03 2010
  Developmental Disabilities Grand Rounds - Pediatric Obesity: Diabetes Prevention in the Latino Population

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StudyFinder - Participate in a study related to Eating disorders or obesity

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers need subjects to complete the studies listed below.

• Behavior and Development in Persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome
• Tummy Troubles: MET Tyrosine Kinase and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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In the News

• VUCast: Vanderbilt scientists receive federal funding for two unconventional research projects

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