In a society where dieting culture and body size is emphasized and causes harm to people, it would make sense for there to be popular and accessible ways of rejecting said ideas. There are not. Senate Bill S3182 has the ability to change that.

Many students are required to take a health class in high school. However, as of right now, this health class overlooks eating disorders and their effects. This bill would would educate students about eating disorders, which people have a lack of awareness of. The National Eating Disorders Association discovered that 35% of dieting grows into an obsession and 20-25% of the dieting turns into an eating disorder. Additionally, the Academy of Eating Disorders stated that 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Increasing the awareness surrounding eating disorders and dieting culture can lead to more people to see the signs of harmful behaviors and find ways to get help, whether it be for others or themselves.