An obesity prevention program called 5-2-1-Go! has been found to not only help prevent obesity, but reduce the risk of eating disorders among middle school girls. About 4% of girls who did not participate in the program developed disordered eating and weight loss methods, compared to just 1% of girls who did participate.
"The results suggest that it may be possible for school-based programs to help prevent obesity and eating disorder symptoms in adolescent girls."
The authors of the study feel further research is needed to determine if other obesity programs produce the same or similar results.
Labels: girls, prevention, schools