Abstract: This investigation assessed health teachers' perceptions and teaching practices regarding disordered eating behaviors. Surveys (n=600) were mailed to a random sample of high school health teachers. The 32-item survey utilized several theoretical constructs. Most respondents (88%) agreed that health teachers should provide disordered eating behavior education, yet 25% currently do not. The majority of respondents (84%) could confidently refer students to receive help for disordered eating but only 36% indicated they had a cooperative referral plan. Findings delineate the perceived importance of disordered eating as a health problem in high schools and the role health ...