In this review, we examine the prevalence of negative body image and disordered eating
behaviors (ie, excessive dieting, binge eating, inappropriate weight loss techniques) in …

Background Eating disorders represent an extremely difficult, time‐consuming and costly
condition to treat. Being young, female, and dieting are some of the few identified risk factors …

This is the first authored volume to offer a detailed, integrated analysis of the field of eating
problems and disorders with theory, research, and practical experience from community and …

Objective The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a life‐skills
promotion program designed to improve body image satisfaction and global self‐esteem …

Early suggestions from the 1980s for a self-esteem approach in the prevention of eating
problems have been adopted by researchers, and the results of several interventions show …

Background A large proportion of university students show symptoms of common mental
disorders, such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and eating disorders. Novel …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to review current programmes and major issues
surrounding preventive interventions for body image and obesity in schools …

The relationship between girls' media exposure and their development of eating disorder
symptomatology was assessed. At Time 1 and Time 2 (16 months later), participants (N …

This paper outlines the Health Promoting Schools Framework and how it may be
implemented in schools for preventing eating and body image problems. Discussion focuses …

The effectiveness of a program designed to promote body image satisfaction and prevent
eating problems in young adolescent girls was evaluated over a 1-year period. A total of 263 …