When to Worry, When to Take Action: Early Eating Disorder Signs

Event Title: When to Worry, When to Take Action: Early Eating Disorder Signs

Venue: Richert Lumber Ace Hardware

Date: September 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Pacific Time)

• Did you know that a new study says over 1 in 5 boys ages 15–35 meet criteria for an eating disorder—and often go undetected?
• Over their lifetime, 1 in 5 women in the U.S. and 1 in 7 men will experience an eating disorder.
• This indicates it is a much more common problem than many parents realize. It's easy to miss the signs.

Come join us for an insightful discussion on prevention tips and identifying early signs of eating disorders. Learn about the warning signals and when to take action. This event will be held at Richert Lumber Ace Hardware on September 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Don't miss out on this important opportunity to educate yourself and others. See you there!

✔ The red flags that most parents miss when disordered eating begins

✔ How to talk to your child without making them defensive or shutting down

✔ The exact questions to ask your doctor to get a real evaluation (not just “watch and wait”)

✔ A checklist to bring to appointments so you feel prepared, not dismissed

✔ What to do — and what NOT to do — in those early, confusing stages

Parents and caregivers of pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are worried about food struggles, body image concerns, or possible early signs of an eating disorder.

Info: Spot the Signs: Learn the difference between normal eating/body changes and early red flags.


Know When to Act: A simple framework for when to watch, when to talk, and when to seek help.


Start the Conversation: What to say (and what not to say) with Siah Fried, MPH, Clinical Health Educator & Parent Coach


Siah Fried is a health educator, former nutrition professor, and parent coach specializing in eating disorder prevention, body image, and positive family communication. After navigating multiple family members' eating disorder journeys, Siah combined her professional expertise and lived experience to create the Move FORWARD coaching program, where she guides parents through prevention of eating disorders, the early warning signs, treatment options, and long-term recovery process.


Her mission is to help parents move from fear and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and connection — knowing exactly what steps to take when it comes to supporting their child’s well-being.

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