Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
Volume 32, Issue 4, Pages 401-411Publisher
JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
DOI: 10.1002/eat.10089
Keywords
eating disorders; prevention; adolescence; risk; risk factors and curriculum
Funding
- NIDDK NIH HHS [DK49587] Funding Source: Medline
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Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness and feasibility of a primary prevention program for risk factors for eating disorders in adolescent girls. Method: Nearly 500 seventh-grade girls participated in Full of Ourselves: Advancing Girl Power, Health, and Leadership, and were assessed at baseline, immediately after program completion, and 6 months later on several self-report measures of knowledge, body image, and eating and weight-related behaviors. Results: Significant differences were found between participants and controls on measures of knowledge and weight-related body esteem, which were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Eating related behaviors, including skipping meals and dieting, appeared unaffected by program participation. Discussion: The program was feasible, safe, and resulted in positive and maintained changes in knowledge and weight satisfaction for adolescent girls. (C) 2002 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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