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*National Eating Disorder Association *Eating Disorder Coalition Prevention Materials NCAA Female Athletic Triad Handbook * Each has a wealth of information about the illnesses, treatment options, resources, and in addition each provides information about how to deal with insurance companies. |
Eating Disorder Learning Collaborative “Prevention Education for a Complex and Puzzling Epidemic” Elementary (3-5) Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12) Tied to Key Concepts and the Maine Learning Results Self-esteem; Body Image; Deconstructing Media Messages; Etc. Available from the Health Education Resource Center University of Maine, Orono www.library.umaine.edu/herc/ 2. Healthy Body Image: How to Eat and Love Your Body, Too. A preventative curriculum by Kathy Kater for 5th & 6th graders. ($75) Targets the precursors of these problems by looking at: How we think about body size and shape The role of the mass media The purpose of healthy eating and exercise 11 lessons in four weeks. Interdisciplinary Can be integrated into an already existing curriculum. It’s fun, kid-friendly, interesting, and doesn’t talk down. It’s not sex or reproductive info. The focus is on understanding and accepting self and others. Clear instructions to teachers. 3. Full of Ourselves: A Wellness Program to Advance Girl Power, Health, and Leadership By Catherine Steiner-Adair and Lisa Sjostrom ($45) 8 lessons for the 7-8 girls followed by 4 lessons for 5-6th grade girls. It’s preventative. Can be used during or after school. 4. BodyWise Eating Disorders Information Packets for middle schools. Available from Mainely Girls @ megirls@midcoast.com Also available at www.4woman.gov/BodyImage |