Prevention of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: What next?

Eat Disord. 2006 Jul-Sep;14(4):265-85. doi: 10.1080/10640260600796184.

Abstract

Eating disorder prevention is a young field that has made significant strides in the past two decades. It is timely to take a look back at what we have learned during this period in order to begin to address the question, "What next?" This paper considers several key issues based upon a review of the literature and the authors' perspectives. Topics discussed include: (1) environmental approaches; (2) global mental health versus eating disorder specific interventions; (3) participatory approaches; (4) the integration of obesity and eating disorder prevention; (5) boys; (6) program evaluation; and (7) whether we know enough to move ahead.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Body Image*
  • Child
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / psychology
  • Female
  • Health Education
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Reinforcement, Social
  • Sex Factors