Discuss the characteristics of successful eating-disorder ...

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Discuss the characteristics of successful eating-disorder prevention programs.

Question 2

To improve a client's acceptance of pureed foods you would:
 
 a. make them watery and thin.
  b. serve brightly colored foods.
  c. avoid the use of spices and seasonings.
  d. avoid pureeing a patient's favorite foods.

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Answer to Question 1

Programs that focused on changing weight-related attitudes of youth and promoted healthy weight-control strategies were found to be the most effective, with effects lasting up to two years. Other characteristics include:
- Selective targeting of high-risk groups rather than all youth
- Programs targeting adolescents >15 years of age
- Programs with information provided by trained interventionists rather than counselors, teachers, or health care providers
- Programs that included multiple sessions rather than a single encounter
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Integrated interactive learning (role-playing, computer technology, etc.) rather than providing only didactic learning experiences

Answer to Question 2

b