This bill establishes the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention and the Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Program within the New Jersey Department of Health. It recognizes the significant impact of eating disorders on public health, particularly among marginalized communities, and aims to address the lack of state-specific research and resources for disordered eating prevention. The office will be responsible for creating an annual resource on disordered eating, collaborating with mental health programs, and partnering with the Department of Education to raise awareness and educate various stakeholders about prevention strategies.

Additionally, the bill outlines the creation of a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants conducting research on disordered eating. The office will administer this program, establishing guidelines for applications, selection criteria, and reporting procedures for grant recipients. The bill mandates that the office submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing its activities and findings related to disordered eating prevention, including insights from the grant program. An appropriation from the General Fund is also included to support the implementation of these initiatives.