Disordered eating, body image concerns, and weight control behaviors in primary school aged children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of universal–selective prevention interventions

Pursey, Kirrilly; Burrows, Tracy; Barker, Daniel; Hart, Melissa; Paxton, Susan J.

doi:10.1002/eat.23571

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“…In other words, the data disclosed will facilitate teachers’ orientation of their teaching work and will allow Physical Education to be considered a subject that goes beyond recreational activities, since it can comprehensively educate students. Finally, and as proposals for improvement, interventions should be developed at school on body image in such a way that body dissatisfaction is reduced, media literacy is increased, and eating disorders are prevented [ 37 , 38 , 69 , 70 ].…”

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“…Problems in the perception of the body during childhood will affect the future physical and mental health of children in the short and long term [ 15 ]. For this reason, and to understand the development and formation of perceptions of bodily attitudes, primary school is an important stage for the study of these phenomena [ 12 , 35 , 36 ], since it is considered a conductive environment for the implementation of health prevention programs integrated into existing curricula, allowing for wide dissemination [ 37 , 38 ].…”

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Perceptions of the Body and Body Dissatisfaction in Primary Education Children According to Gender and Age. A Cross-Sectional Study

Navarro-Patón

Mecías-Calvo

Villa

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Body image (BI) is a trending topic of study since health problems derived from a negative perception of the body are increasing and affecting people of all ages, with an increasing incidence among children from the age of eight. The objective of this study was to evaluate the current perception of the body against the desired body and the degree of body satisfaction of Galician primary education students. A total of 355 students (167 boys (47%)) between 9 and 12 years old participated (mean = 10.53; SD = 0.84). Sociodemographic data (sex, age, height, and weight) were collected, and the Figure Rating Scale was used. There are statistically significant differences between boys and girls in the current perceived figure (p = 0.003) and in the desired figure (p < 0.001). Depending on age, the differences were in current (p = 0.010) and desired (p = 0.021) body perception. In conclusion, boys perceive themselves as having a larger figure than girls do, but this perception is far from reality according to the body mass index. For the desired figure, both boys and girls want to be slimmer, but girls want a slimmer figure. Regarding age, the current perceived figure size increases with age as it increases in those students dissatisfied with their body.

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Perceptions of the Body and Body Dissatisfaction in Primary Education Children According to Gender and Age. A Cross-Sectional Study

Navarro-Patón

Mecías-Calvo

Villa

et al. 2021

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“…Schools promote learning, and children gain social skills and learning opportunities while spending significant portions of their days in the classroom. Leaving poor body image unaddressed has extreme consequences-those with poor body image are more likely to have an eating disorder-and body dissatisfaction becomes increasingly harmful as children grow into early adulthood (Sherblom & Rust, 2004, p. 474;Pursey et al, 2021Pursey et al, , p. 1760. Intervention and education can help prevent negative body image before it grows detrimental.…”

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“…Intervention programs provide schools with an external, educated source that can interact with students and provide space for open discussion. Most interventions focused on primary school-aged children show improvements to body image or weight control behaviours (Pursey et al, 2021(Pursey et al, , p. 1760. Drawing attention to body positivity and healthy habits shows students that these discussions are important.…”

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Teaching every body: A critical analysis of school programming on body image

Giacobbo¹

2022

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Body dissatisfaction in children grows into harmful practices as they age. Schools provide education and programming to promote body satisfaction and positive body image in adolescents, but these teachings can be improved. This paper analyzes educational stakeholders’ services on body image through a critical lens while suggesting solutions to improve lessons, courses, and programming. Through braiding internal lessons with external programs, schools can fight against the potential risks of negative body image on adolescents. The literature review highlights the need for early education on body image and the importance of caregiver intervention. A critical review of the teacher and student dynamic introduces the opportunity that teachers as caregivers have to promote positive body image. Next, this paper discusses external intervention programs and the effectiveness of gender-specific programming while remaining critical of a lack of male-focused programs. This paper then discusses how teachers have more opportunities to hold open discussions for students to learn and share. Lastly, this paper describes how physical education classes can be modified to promote feelings of attractiveness and positivity while correcting misconceptions regarding exercising and gender. These changes to school programming will promote positive body image in students and open up classroom conversations.

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“…The intervention showed a reduction in body shaming and an increase in healthy eating habits. Without parental support, an increase in negative body image and binge eating was observed [7]. Negative body feelings and reduced body protection fully mediated the relationship between self-esteem and binge eating, regardless of gender [8].…”

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Risk Factors for Eating Disorders and Perception of Body in Young Adults Associated with Sex

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(1) Background: The integrated approach to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (EDs) requires knowledge and can be used only when specific risk factors are known. The aim of this study was to examine the differences in food choices and eating behavior between males and females; (2) Methods: This study comprised 148 females and 27 males aged from 18 to 26-years-old (MEAN ± SD = 21.4 ± 1.86 years old). Information about EDs was obtained from four different measures: the body mass index (BMI), the eating disorder screen for primary care (ESP), a standardized and validated questionnaire called “My Eating Habits” and the food frequency questionnaire with 10 answers (FFQ-10); (3) Results: The risk for developing eating disorders was detected in nearly 67% of respondents. It was also shown that EDs were more common in females and how body weight affected the way individuals feel about themselves. Females showed more unhealthy eating habits, which contributed to dietary restrictions and emotional overeating, as they were also afraid of gaining weight. The frequency of eating meat and drinking alcohol was higher in males, whereas eating legume seeds was less frequent in females. (4) Conclusions: This study opens a new field, which will help health care professionals recognize the problems with eating disorders and treat them based on different sex characteristics.

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Disordered eating, body image concerns, and weight control behaviors in primary school aged children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of universal–selective prevention interventions

Cited by 16 publications

References 76 publications

Perceptions of the Body and Body Dissatisfaction in Primary Education Children According to Gender and Age. A Cross-Sectional Study

Perceptions of the Body and Body Dissatisfaction in Primary Education Children According to Gender and Age. A Cross-Sectional Study

Teaching every body: A critical analysis of school programming on body image

Risk Factors for Eating Disorders and Perception of Body in Young Adults Associated with Sex

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