Feature Articles: Eating Disorders
Tips on preventing an eating disorder
Greta Hopke, RD, and Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, associate state nutrition specialist, University of Missouri Extension
Educate yourself. Understand the processes, self-talk,
and behaviors that may lead to the development of an eating disorder.
Keep in mind your personal positive qualities and talents.
Build up your self-image, body-image, and self-esteem; accept
who you are inside and outside.
Use food and eating to nourish and provide energy for your
body, not as a reward or punishment.
Understand there are no good or bad foods, simply
aim for balance, variety, and moderation in your healthful eating
plan.
For more information on eating disorders, click on these topics:
- Eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Recovery from an eating disorder
- Tips on preventing an eating disorder
Here are a few Web sites that may provide more information
about eating disorders:
- Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Eating Disorders Association
- Eating Disorders Mirror Mirror
References:
1. Kolodny, N. (2004). The beginner's guide to eating disorder recovery.
Carlsbad, CA: Gürze Books.
2. Williams, M. (2005). Nutrition for health, fitness, & sport.
7th Ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
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