Eating disorders Lesson Plans

Students explore obesity and anorexia. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Overcoming Eating Disorders," investigate treatments for the disorders, and discuss their findings with their classmates. 

Students discuss two common eating disorders-obesity and anorexia. They explore the relationship between these eating disorders and body image. Students consider their own body image. They are asked if they can identify any eating disorders by name and what else do they comprehend about them.

Learners role-play scenarios in which they encounter a friend or acquaintance who may have an eating disorder and brainstorm ways to help the friend. They create informational brochures with information about eating disorder prevention.

Young scholars recognize the complexity of eating disorders and their possible causes. They peruse magazines and newspapers to find examples of conflicting messages about eating and body image. In addition, create a "Mixed Messages" poster that shows the volume of messages received daily lives about food and appearances.

Young scholars study the complexities of eating disorders and the underlying factors which may contribute to their onset and development. They explore the various aspects and manifestations of these eating disorders and identify and express their own conflicts of self image.

Ninth graders examine eating disorders. In this personal health lesson plan, 9th graders discuss the causes and effects of anorexia and bulimia. Students use body impedance analyzers to calculate body mass indexes and track their daily calorie intake.

Students examine eating disorders and some possible causes.  In this eating disorder lesson students identify symptoms of eating disorders and understand that help is available for treatment. 

Students review the eating disorder symptoms from a particular website listed in this lesson and they evaluate their own eating lifestyle. They analyze and draw conclusions about why they eat a certain way.

Students explore the societal stigma that accompanies people who are overweight. In addition, students research current medical thinking on "ideal weight" and identify how the perception of body image can lead to eating disorders.

Young scholars examine how various media messages impact health. They research various eating disorders analyze how media messages can play a part in the development of these disorders, and write short reports.