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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an article describing a controversial new theory for treating anorexia nervosa, research other eating disorders, simulate case studies and suggest possible treatment for these cases. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students research types of eating disorders and create a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students create a collage of attractive people. They write about what makes these people attractive. They discuss what makes someone attractive. They research eating disorders and how the media impacts what people deem as attractive. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify specific illnesses that are diet related: anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders. They review a lifestyle puzzle transparency and discuss how the various puzzle pieces affect health. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students evaluate signs and symptoms of eating disorders, evaluate short-term and long-term effects of eating disorders on the body and emotions, and describe anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. They create "WANTED" posters that focus on counteracting the cultural fixation on being thin, and on looking past the physical appearance of others. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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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. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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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. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students study the concept of dysfuctional eating including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, fad dieting, and having an unbalanced diet. They watch and discuss videos about eating disorders and then they write a paper on how to make their favorite snack. Full Review »

