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Congressional Briefing, The FREED ACT


A Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders

April 2, 2009 4-5 PM
Rayburn House Office Building Room 2168
U.S. Capitol Complex


Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) The EDC, in cooperation with Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), held a Congressional Briefing on April 2 as part of its Lobby Days activities, on The FREED ACT (Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders). FREED is a comprehensive eating disorders bill that will address research, treatment, and prevention services. Speakers included Jillian Croll, Ph.D., RD/LD, MPH, Ted Weltzin, M.D., Lisa Lilenfeld, Ph.D., and Johanna Kandel.

 

Education and Prevention
Jillian Croll,
PhD, RD/LD, MPH

Treatment
Ted Weltzin,
MD

Research
Lisa Lilenfeld,

PhD

Personal Story
Johanna Kandel

Click here to read Jillian Croll's speech at the briefing.

Click here to read Lisa Lilenfeld's speech at the briefing.