Intuitive eating, cognitive dissonance-based group treatment, mindfulness, and yoga have all been studied for preventing or reducing disordered eating behaviors, with varying efficacy. Intuitive eating and cognitive dissonance-based interventions appear to be the most effective ways to prevent or reduce disordered eating behaviors.[1][2][3]
Mindfulness shows some promise for reducing certain disordered eating behaviors in adults, but it may not be appropriate for adolescents.[4][5] Based on the limited amount of research, yoga can lead to a more positive mood, but it doesn’t appear to improve risk factors for disordered eating.[6]
Other interventions aimed at improving body image — such as body appreciation and education on social media usage — may also help to prevent disordered eating behaviors.[3][7]
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- ^Pacanowski CR, Diers L, Crosby RD, Mackenzie M, Neumark-Sztainer DYoga's impact on risk and protective factors for disordered eating: a pilot prevention trial.Eat Disord.(2020)
- ^Baceviciene M, Jankauskiene RAssociations between Body Appreciation and Disordered Eating in a Large Sample of Adolescents.Nutrients.(2020-Mar-12)