Education and intervention programs for disordered eating in the active female

Abstract

After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of the following: The importance of self-esteem in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) used to explain the process of health behavior change. Athletes@Risk® prevention program. General treatment principles. Medical criteria for hospitalization. Eating disorder organizations and resources. © 2008 Humana Press Inc.