Addressing the Spectrum of Adolescent Weight-Related Problems: Engaging Parents and Communities
By Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 14, Number 3, 2007, Pages 11-14, Item# A143-NEUMARK
Send this page to a friendWeight-related problems, including eating disorders, disordered eating, and obesity, are prevalent among adolescents. School and community-based educators and health care providers have an important role to play in the prevention of weight-related problems in youth. This article includes: 1) a brief overview of weight-related problems in adolescents; 2) a rationale for simultaneously addressing a broad spectrum of weight-related problems, rather than only focusing on eating disorders or obesity prevention; 3) suggestions and program examples for working with adolescents within school and community-based settings; and 4) guidelines for helping parents raise children with healthy eating and exercise behaviors, positive body images, and healthy weights.
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Adolescent Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 14, Number 3, 2007
With increased national attention on obesity, it is important to understand the relationship between healthy eating, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders so we don?t inadvertently encourage unhealthy weight loss behaviors as we address the issue of obesity. Indeed, extreme weight control behaviors are more common among overweight than average weight or underweight girls. This issue examines the continuum between healthy eating and eating disorders.
This issue also featured these articles:
- Addressing the Spectrum of Adolescent Weight-Related Problems: Engaging Parents and Communities, Pages 11-14
- Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescent Females and Males: Risk and Resilience, Pages 3-6
- Integrating Eating Disorder and Obesity Prevention Programs for Adolescents, Pages 18-20
- Preventing a Continuum of Disordered Eating: Going Beyond the Individual, Pages 7-10
- Recognizing and Preventing Adolescent Eating Disorders and Muscularity Problems, Pages 15-17
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