Learning About Eating Disorders
By: Abraham Moskowitz
How you can help prevent eating disorders
Help alter knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors
Targeted Prevention- Help those who look like they could have a disorder
Universal Prevention- Informing the public about disorders in advance in order to prevent them
Show people the consequences of eating disorders
Help those with low-self esteem and social anxiety
Eat a healthy diet and teach others to do the same
Don't judge a book by its cover !
People should be judged by their behaviors not their appearance
We should judge people by there character
Some people struggle with their diet but that doesn't mean they aren't good people
Good Foods Vs Bad Foods
All foods are good in moderation
Foods become bad when you eat after you are full
Fruits and Vegetables are the best but sweets are good sometimes as well
Eat a diversity of snacks
Don't eat foods due to emotions
Media Influence
The media wants to make perfection seem normal
They start an unrealistic image for people
When you see advertisements you should ignore them if they are unrealistic
You shouldn't dwell on the image of the actors and you should be happy with your own image
How to be a role model !
Don't tease people on their physical appearance
Be supportive
Teach people to be proud of their image
Model healthy behaviors
Discuss negative media tricks and keep them away
Give people quality time
Focus on life, not appearance
Respect woman
Respect men and authority