Solutions for Preventing Eating Disorders

Look for an advertisement or picture that would promote being thin or ideal look. How does it promote thinness or having an ideal look?

List ideas for people to get past the media’s pressure to be thin.

What are some strategies for preventing eating disorders or promoting a positive body image? (Try to think of at least three)

1. Cancel magazine subscriptions that promote an ideal image

2. Turn off shows that promote a certain body image

3. Picket or boycott groups that exploit body image

4. Lobby the legislative branch to control the diet drug industry

5. Make sure health classes teach healthy eating, but don’t reinforce stereotype or discrimination

6. Don’t diet

7. Enter therapy or counseling

8. Create groups that increase consciousness on the issue

9. Find friends that will support you no matter what you look like

10. Stop weighing yourself

11. Change your goal from losing weight to increasing your health