School personnel at every level would be wise to read this book in order to create a truly informed and evidence-based program of healthy eating and food awareness.
Healthy Eating in Schools: Evidence-Based Interventions to Help Kids Thrive
(Cook-Cottone, Tribole, & Tylka, 2013)
An essential resource for educators to support healthy eating and build a body positive culture in schools.
Concern over increased childhood obesity has spurred various school-based interventions. However, these interventions often have little positive effect and may inadvertently contribute to unhealthy behaviors during weight loss attempts. Indeed, a general emphasis on appearance and weight (rather than health) can promote eating disordered behaviors.
This book shares how schools can build a positive environment that enhances student health through intuitive eating and mind-body attunement. This approach to health promotion serves to prevent obesity related to eating in the absence of hunger and low physical activity, without running the risk of encouraging disordered eating and food preoccupation.
“School personnel at every level would be wise to read this book in order to create a truly informed and evidence-based program of healthy eating and food awareness. Similarly, the many recommendations found in the book are relevant at elementary, middle and secondary school grades. ”
New England Psychologist
Key Features
- Presents an integrated approach that addresses eating disorders and obesity concurrently
- Advocates for body acceptance and intuitive eating
- Reviews evidence-based schools interventions in nutrition, self-regulation, exercise, body acceptance, media literacy, and mindfulness
- Provides advice for identifying, referring, and supporting students with emerging eating disorders
