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Topic |
Body Image/Eating Disorders |
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Program Summary |
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that can lead people -- especially adolescent girls -- to literally starve themselves, exercise excessively, and lose significant amounts of weight. But what you may not realize is that anorexia nervosa is deadly. This film will help parents recognize the symptoms of anorexia and seek professional help for their child and family right away. |
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Length |
26 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 10+ - Adult |
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Publication Date |
2008 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | It explained the problem in a way that parents and teens could both understand. It also gave information on various methods to stop the problem for the child's best interest. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Media portrayals to reinforce problem behavior; early initiation of the problem behavior; constitutional factors. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement. |
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Library Location |
Desmond-Fish (Garrison), Kinderhook |