Eating Disorders

The Assignment (2–3 pages):

• Explain two differences between normal variations of body image and a diagnosable eating disorder.
• Explain three key elements that you would include in an intervention for the prevention of eating disorders.
• Explain which of the three key elements would be developmentally appropriate for children and developmentally appropriate for adolescents, and explain why.
• Explain which of the three key elements might apply best to males and which of the three key elements might apply best to females, and explain why. Be specific.
• Justify your response using the week’s resources and the current literature.