This set of graphics came out of personal research that has been a necessary part of my recovery from a restrictive eating disorder. Links for further explanation are at the end of the page.
The information presented in this infographic set comes from a wide variety of sources and demonstrates a paradigm shift from the western medical model on weight and eating disorders to a new trauma-informed disability model. Rather than sharing sources for each tidbit of information, I am sharing a list of resources for additional reading in case you would like to learn more about this perspective.
Top 10 Reasons Why The BMI Is Bogus : NPR
Recognizing and Resisting Diet Culture | National Eating Disorders Association
Is there evidence for a set point that regulates human body weight? - PMC (nih.gov)
An Introduction to Personalized Nutrition - ScienceDirect
A guide to understanding the real lower Dan Tian! — Water Dragon Arts
to be continued . . .
