Requires DHS and DOH to study disordered eating; establishes "Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Pilot Program."

This bill (A2735) requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health (DOH) to study disordered eating causes, prevention, and treatment gaps in the state, with specific focus on communities disproportionately affected - such as people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and older residents. It establishes a three-year "Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Pilot Program" within DHS to fund research on barriers to treatment, root causes, and risk factors for disordered eating among these groups. Eligible applicants (nonprofits, researchers, or organizations) can apply for grants to conduct this research, with DHS administering the program and requiring annual reports on grant usage and findings. The study must be completed within 18 months, and DHS must submit annual reports on the grant program's progress to the Governor and Legislature. The bill directly affects state agencies, research organizations, and vulnerable communities facing higher disordered eating risks.