Table 2.

Common elements of successful eating disorders prevention programs

Program Content

○Successful programs target eating disorder risk factors, use a cognitive or behavioral theory/approach, and include content on healthy eating/nutrition, media literacy/sociocultural pressures, and body acceptance/body satisfaction

Participant Features

○Successful programs exist for a range of ages (middle school to young adult) with more options for high school and college ages ○Successful programs for younger ages tend to be universal and include girls and boys together ○Successful programs for older ages tend to be selected or indicated and target women alone

Intervention Features

○Successful programs are group-based, interactive, and include multiple sessions