A Preliminary Prevention Program for Eating Disorders in a Junior High School Population.

Moreno, Addys B.; Thelen, Mark H.

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Preliminary Prevention Program for Eating Disorders in a Junior High School Population.

Moreno, Addys B.; Thelen, Mark H.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v22 n2 p109-24 Apr 1993

Effectiveness of a program for junior high school students focusing on attitudes and knowledge about weight and dieting was evaluated in 2 studies with 80 females in experimental groups and 139 females in control groups. Subjects responded favorably whether the program was presented by videotape or the regular teacher. (SLD)

Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Attitude Change, Body Weight, Bulimia, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Females, Health Promotion, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Knowledge Level, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Videotape Recordings

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Language: English

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