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Polivy, Janet; Herman, C. Peter – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1987
Explores similarities between normal dieters and individuals with eating disorders. Compares regulation of intake among normal dieter and patient populations, using the boundary model of consumption. Concludes that in neither group is eating technically disordered, though it departs from appropriate physiological norms, and that many normal eaters…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Clinical Diagnosis, Eating Habits, Foreign Countries

Hooker, Dawn; Convisser, Ellen – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Discusses clinical observations of women (N=100) with eating problems, focusing on emotional issues as well as how these women use food as a coping mechanism. Reported that therapy helped these women shed anxiety and fear about food and to see eating as something they consciously choose to do. (LLL)
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Image, Body Weight, Coping

Jensen-Scott, Rhonda L.; DeLucia-Waack, Janice L. – School Counselor, 1993
Suggests integrating eating disorders and weight management (ED/WM) guidance units in existing junior and senior high school programs. Outlines rationale for ED/WM units, identifies goals of interventions, discusses general information regarding practical implementation of model, and presents three potential program components (cognitive,…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Weight, Bulimia, Developmental Programs

D'Augelli, Anthony R. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Describes limitations of the psychological view that has dominated obesity research. The "brand" of psychology represented is assessed on its conceptual strengths, its implications for intervention program development, and its consequences for the delivery of services to people in communities. Suggests use of a human development model.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits

Kalodner, Cynthia R.; Scarano, Gina M. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1992
Reviews research which distinguishes various points along the continuum from normal eating habits to clinically diagnosed eating disorders. Focuses on nonclinical intermediate points and proposes intervention strategies for women experiencing difficulties with weight, body image, and/or eating. Contends further research is necessary for greater…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Behavior Patterns, Body Weight, Bulimia
Moriarty, Dick; Moriarty, Mary – 1991
Following a review of research literature on eating disorders and the fitness image, the report finds that five socio-cultural influences have been associated with the increase and prevalence of eating disorders: the pressure to be thin; glorification of youth; the changing role of females; media image and marketing of the super woman; and the…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Athletes, Body Image, Body Weight
Our Children, 1998
Examines facts about eating disorders, which typically affect females in their teens, discussing the causes of anorexia and bulimia, describing their effects on the body, and explaining available treatment. Though eating disorders are very serious and potentially fatal, they are treatable. Treatment includes physician evaluation, possible…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits

Birch, Leann Lipps – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Reviews psychological research suggesting that conditioning and social modeling procedures contribute to the formation and modification of the affective components of eating behavior. (DS)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavioral Sciences, Body Weight

Coates, Thomas J. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Reviews advancements in psychology relating to nutrition education, including models for explaining food choice and strategies for treating obesity, comprehensive nutrition education programs, use in one-to-one counseling, and community nutrition behavior change. Describes the Heart Health Program, a social learning nutrition change curriculum.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Sciences, Body Weight, Change Strategies