There are few forums that encompass eating disorders and disordered eating, overweight and obesity, and body image. The importance of psychological factors and the role of psychologists are often overlooked in these areas.  

Additionally, despite the high and increasing prevalence of eating, weight and body image disorders, the recognised importance of prevention and treatment efforts, and the identified need for improved professional training, there are relatively few opportunities for professional training and support.

The APS Psychology of Eating, Weight and Body Image Interest Group provides health professionals and students who have an interest in eating, weight and body image with the opportunity to share information, network with others with similar interests, and undertake professional development.

Interest Group Terms of Reference

1. Encourage research, teaching and professional development opportunities relating to eating, weight and body image. 
2. Encourage the use of evidence-based practice, and the generation of practice-based evidence realting to eating, weight and body image.
3. Provide a forum for discussion, peer contact, and support for practitioners with an interest in eating, weight and body image. 
4. Liaise and collaborate with other professional groups with an interest in eating, weight and body image. 
5. Enhance the professional identity and networking opportunities of psychologists with an interest in eating, weight and body image. 
6. Promote consideration of psychological factors in understanding, preventing and treating disorders realting to eating, weight and body image.