| Term | Weight Related Support Groups |
|---|---|
| Code | PN-8100.0500-900 |
| Definition | Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have a problem with compulsive eating, who eat the wrong foods or are people who are overweight and are using the group to develop self-esteem and self-confidence, and accept themselves as they are. Also included are groups that are structured specifically for or accept people who have a diagnosed eating disorder. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources for those who participate; offer weight loss or weight gain support only, no special diets; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups. |
| Created | 12/8/10 |
| Changed | 12/22/14 |
| Use References |
Anorexia Nervosa Support Groups Bulimia Support Groups Compulsive Eaters Support Groups Eating Disorders Support Groups Fat Acceptance Support Groups Food Addiction Support Groups Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Support Groups Weight Loss Support Groups |
| See Also References |
BMI/Body Composition Screening (LF-4900.1150) Body Image Education (RR-5150.5000-100) Dietitian/Nutritionist Referrals (LH-2600.1740) Eating Disorders Screening (RP-5000.5000-200) Eating Disorders Treatment (RP-6400.1900) Fitness Equipment and Accessories (PL-7200.2000) Healthy Eating Programs (LH-2700.6000-300) Nutrition Assessment Services (LF-4900.6200) Nutrition Education (LH-2700.6000) Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion (LH-2700.6450) Physical Fitness (PL-6600) Physical Fitness Referrals (PL-6610) Weight Management (LT-9500) |
| External Classification Terms |
Addictive Disorders (NTE F50) Counseling (UW 7.1.01.01) Counseling (NTE F60) Mental Health (ACH L-01) Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (CAN MH-500) Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (USA MH-500) Personal Social Services (NPC P05) Personal Social Services (NTE P50) |
| Related Concepts |
Organization/Facility Type |
| Facet | Organization/Facility Type |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | The Self-Help Sourcebook: Finding and Forming Mutual Aid Self-Help Groups, Fourth Edition, American Self-Help Clearinghouse, Riverside Medical Center, Denville, NJ, 1992 |
Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. Contact 211 LA County.