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Interactive Brazilian program to prevent eating disorders behaviors: a pilot study.

K L L Dunker¹, S T Philippi, J P Ikeda

¹Course of Applied Human Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. kdunker00@yahoo.com.br

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Summary

Researchers developed "Se Liga na Nutrição," a culturally relevant eating disorder prevention program for Brazilian girls. This eleven-session intervention fostered critical thinking about body image and eating behaviors, with participants recommending its school integration.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Psychology
Nutrition Science

Background:

Eating disorders (ED) pose a significant public health concern among adolescents globally.
There is a need for culturally tailored prevention programs to address specific sociocultural influences on body image and eating behaviors in diverse populations.
Existing ED prevention strategies require adaptation to be effective for Brazilian adolescent girls.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and pilot a culturally appropriate eating disorder prevention program for Brazilian adolescent girls.
To evaluate the program's reception and perceived impact on participants' critical thinking regarding sociocultural norms.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review identified effective components of existing eating disorder prevention programs.
The "Se Liga na Nutrição" program was developed based on these findings, incorporating culturally relevant content for Brazilian adolescents.
The program consisted of eleven interactive sessions and was delivered during a four-month scholarly leave in the United States.

Main Results:

The "Se Liga na Nutrição" program was positively received by the adolescent participants.
Participants reported that the program enhanced their critical thinking skills concerning societal pressures related to body image, food choices, and eating patterns.
Adolescents recommended the program's integration into school curricula.

Conclusions:

Culturally adapted prevention programs can be effective in addressing eating disorder risks in adolescent populations.
The "Se Liga na Nutrição" program demonstrates potential for promoting healthier attitudes towards body image and eating among Brazilian girls.
School-based implementation could broaden the reach and impact of such preventive interventions.