New Resource – Real Life Teens: Eating Disorders

Real Life Teens: Eating Disorders DVD

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Resource #: REDD964W

Part of the Real Life Teens Series

The Real Life Teens series takes an unbiased, realistic look, from the teen’s perspective, at the wide variety of issues teens face toda.  Featuring young teenagers (not actors) telling their stories, in their own words.

The series discusses many significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice.  The Real Life Teens is crafted by experts to solve pressing problems in today’s high schools.  Give your students the advice and support they need in this complex and often overwhelming world.

Eating Disorders are a growing concern amongst teens. While positive feelings of self esteem about appearance are important in today’s world often teens put appearance above all else with devastating results. Eating disorders are complex, self-destructive and dangerous issue with physical, psychological and emotional roots. Viewers will learn the difference between anorexia and bulimia and why becoming obsessed with weight can reveal serious underlying issues. Students will discuss and learn some of the common causes of eating disorders. Teens see that both sexes can be affected and that getting help is possible. Real Teens talk about how they feel about their self image and food. 

Subjects Covered Include:
• Why appearance is important.
• The difference between anorexia and bulimia.
• Why eating disorders are dangerous.
• What to do if you suspect an eating disorder.
• Why diet pills and fads are dangerous.
• Good nutrition for teens.
• Where to turn for help with eating disorders.

This program is designed for use with a general high school audience, grades 8-12