Eating+Disorders+-+Ways+to+Prevent

=**How to Prevent Eating Disorder** = Next page
 * Discourage the idea that a particular diet, weight, or body size will lead to happiness
 * Avoid categorizing foods as good/safe VS bad/dangerous
 * don't judge someone on the basis of body weight or shape
 * Avoid conveying an attitude that says, "I will like you better if you lose weight, or don't eat so much, etc."
 * Be a model of healthy self-esteem and body image.
 * Choose to talk about yourself with respect and appreciation
 * Choose to value yourself based on your goals, accomplishments, talents and character
 * Avoid letting the way you feel about your body weight and shape determine the course of your day
 * support eating disorders organizations (National Eating Disorders Association)