(1) and (2) Body image is an important personal concern for young people, however most people with body image issues will not develop an eating disorder.

The Government has made significant investment into the treatment of eating disorders. Through the NSW Service Plan for People with Eating Disorders 2013-2018, every local health district in New South Wales is implementing a local plan to identify eating disorders early, provide timely access to care and prevent illness progression and burden.

Additionally, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration and the Butterfly Foundation have produced resources to assist in addressing these body image issues through appropriate media coverage and school programs.

The NSW Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education and the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, is developing a training program for schools to identify and manage eating disorders in the school setting.