The Meaning Behind Eating Disorder Awareness Colored Ribbons 🎗️💙💜💚
Awareness ribbons are used to show support, raise awareness, and honor those affected by eating disorders (EDs). Different colors are associated with different types of eating disorders, recovery journeys, and advocacy efforts.
General Eating Disorder Awareness Ribbon
🎗️ Color: Blue & Green
✔ Represents: Eating Disorder Awareness (All EDs)
✔ Used for: General advocacy, awareness campaigns, and National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week.
💡 Meaning: The combination of blue and green symbolizes hope, healing, and mental health awareness in the fight against eating disorders.
2. Specific Eating Disorder Awareness Ribbons
Ribbon Color
Eating Disorder/Meaning
💜 Purple
Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) Awareness
🖤 Black & Blue
Bulimia Nervosa (BN) Awareness
💛 Light Yellow
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) Awareness
🩶 Grey/Silver
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Awareness
🩷 Pink & Purple
Eating Disorder Recovery & Survivors
🌈 Rainbow Colors
ED Awareness in LGBTQ+ Communities
❤️ Red
Body Positivity & Self-Love Advocacy
💡 Key Takeaway: Each ribbon represents a different aspect of the eating disorder community—whether it’s a specific diagnosis, recovery, or advocacy.
3. How to Use Eating Disorder Awareness Ribbons
📌 Ways to Show Support with Ribbons:
✔ Wear a ribbon pin during NEDA Week or year-round.
✔ Share digital ribbon graphics on social media for awareness.
✔ Use ribbon colors in fundraising events or walks.
✔ Give to a loved one in recovery as a symbol of support.
💡 Final Thought: Eating disorder awareness ribbons are a simple but powerful way to show solidarity, raise awareness, and honor those on the recovery journey. 💙🎗️
Disclaimer: This information is intended for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate help, please contact a healthcare professional or crisis intervention service immediately.
