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Focusing on Health Rather Than Size: A Message From Eating Disorders Expert

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This is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and local organizers have several events planned.

On Friday, internationally known psychotherapist and author Kathy Kater, LICSW,  is scheduled to talk at the University of Rochester School of Nursing Auditorium from noon to 1:15 p.m. about the need to start thinking about the health of your body as opposed to its size. 

Kater is the author of Healthy Bodies; Teaching Kids What They Need to Know

To hear an excerpt of an interview with Kathy Kater, click the audio link above.

On Saturday, local groups are hosting an event promoting eating disorder awareness, hope and recovery at the Towpath Cafe in Fairport from 2 to 5 p.m.

The event will feature the musical and literary talents of individuals in recovery.

Beth Adams joined WXXI as host of Morning Edition in 2012 after a more than two-decade radio career. She was the longtime host of the WHAM Morning News in Rochester. Her career also took her from radio stations in Elmira, New York, to Miami, Florida.