Seminar to Focus on Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and the proper way to deal with issues related to food will be discussed at a seminar led by two marriage, family and child counselors Wednesday at Pierce College.

The free program, to be held from noon to 2 p.m. in the campus center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., will be given by Linda Sherman, who is also a dietitian, and Ellen Mayer, director of Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating.

The seminar is designed to take a look at food issues and discuss what can go wrong with diets, college officials said.

The counselors will share information about the differences between a diet and an eating disorder, acceptance of body image and how to help a friend struggling with weight or a disorder.

For more information, call (818) 719-6440.