School-based programs for childhood obesity may bring limited gains and inadvertently promote harmful behaviors. A conceptual framework connects obesity with disordered eating by emphasizing body acceptance and intuitive eating. Chapters detail strategies in nutrition, exercise, self-regulation, media literacy, and mindfulness.
School-based interventions that target obesity in children often have little positive effect and may inadvertently contribute to unhealthy behaviors in the attempt to lose weight.
This book provides a conceptual model for understanding both obesity and eating disordered behaviors. Specifically, it advocates for body acceptance and intuitive eating-a flexible, healthy eating behavior involving awareness of the body amp rsquo s hunger and satiety cues.
Within this context, the chapters review evidence-based school interventions in nutrition, self-regulation, exercise, body acceptance, media literacy, and mindfulness. Guidance is also provided for identifying, referring, and supporting students with emerging eating disorders.
