Describes the increasing prevalence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia in many industrialized societies, and their association with significant morbidity and mortality. Discusses the genetic risks for the development of anorexia nervosa, and treatment strategies. Of these, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, particularly those incorporating…

Identifies sociocultural factors contributing to the current emphasis on thinness, examines the negative impact this has had on women's body image, identifies major risk factors in the development of negative body image, and presents focus issues and related strategies designed to enhance body image and prevent development of related problems.…

Used data from nutrient intake recall divided according to body weight to demonstrate how variance in measurement may lead to incorrect conclusions in evaluation of nutrition education. Demonstrates need for incorporating methods of minimizing effects of measurement error, advocating random assignment to groups or statistical control if random…

It was hypothesized that depressed patients who were identified as restrained on the basis of Herman and Polivy's (1975) restraint scale would report having gained weight in conjunction with their depression, whereas unrestrained patients would report weight loss. (Author)

Most physical- education classes, says the author, force even fat boys either into competitive sports or onto the sidelines. But there are other ways to learn how to use one's body. (Editor)

This article reports on a study undertaken to determine if overweight, mentally retarded students could safely lose weight and maintain their individual losses through a given time period (six months). School personnel and parents instituted minor changes in nutrition and a simple activity program. (Authors/JMK)

Among college undergraduates, sex differences were found in the relationship of socially desirable and socially undesirable "masculine" and "feminine" traits to dieting tendencies, dissatisfaction with physical appearance, and achievement motivation. Results suggested that dieting for weight loss and self improvement is more…

Describes a weight reduction and control program for obese retarded preschool children involving parent leaders and incorporating social and tangible rewards. Discusses techniques children practice daily for a total of 15 weeks. (RH)

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.…

Classification equations from birth certificate information accurately identified approximately 80 percent of the first-grade children who scored one standard deviation or more below the mean on both a measure of intellectual competence and a measure of adaptive behavior. (Author)

To assess risk status of newborns, data were collected on 776 newborns using a high risk register. Analysis of high risk characteristics revealed 261 primary risk incidents in the sample and 292 secondary risk factors. (Author/PHR)