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Modification of eating attitudes and behavior in adolescent girls: a controlled study.

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Title: Modification of eating attitudes and behavior in adolescent girls: a controlled study.
Authors: Stewart DA (AUTHOR), Carter JC (AUTHOR), Drinkwater J (AUTHOR), Hainsworth J (AUTHOR), Fairburn CG (AUTHOR)
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders. Mar2001, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p107-118. 12p.
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based eating disorder prevention program designed to reduce dietary restraint and concern about shape and weight among adolescent girls. Method: A total of 474 girls aged 13-14 years received the program as part of their normal school curriculum. An assessment-only control group included 386 pupils. Measures of eating disorder features, self-esteem, and knowledge were administered before and after the intervention and at 6-month follow-up. Results: Immediately following the intervention, there was a small reduction in dietary restraint and attitudes to shape and weight in the index group, whereas there was no change in the control group. This reduction was not maintained at 6-month follow-up although the dietary restraint scores of the index group remained lower than those of the control group. Discussion: This prevention program achieved change in eating attitudes and behavior, although the change was modest in size and not sustained. Focusing on a high-risk subgroup of dieters might be a more fruitful primary prevention strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based eating disorder prevention program designed to reduce dietary restraint and concern about shape and weight among adolescent girls. Method: A total of 474 girls aged 13-14 years received the program as part of their normal school curriculum. An assessment-only control group included 386 pupils. Measures of eating disorder features, self-esteem, and knowledge were administered before and after the intervention and at 6-month follow-up. Results: Immediately following the intervention, there was a small reduction in dietary restraint and attitudes to shape and weight in the index group, whereas there was no change in the control group. This reduction was not maintained at 6-month follow-up although the dietary restraint scores of the index group remained lower than those of the control group. Discussion: This prevention program achieved change in eating attitudes and behavior, although the change was modest in size and not sustained. Focusing on a high-risk subgroup of dieters might be a more fruitful primary prevention strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:02763478
DOI:10.1002/1098-108x(200103)29:2<107::aid-eat1000>3.0.co;2-1