The Plan
The purpose of this inquiry project is to determine how and if schools can help to prevent eating disorders (EDs) among their students. Body image is an extremely common issue that people have, and it often starts at a young age. If we teach our students about eating disorders, the signs and symptoms, the consequences, how to help someone with an eating disorder, what to look for, etc., can we help prevent an eating disorder from developing? If a student already has one, can we help them recover before it becomes too serious? Can we help students identify unhealthy relationships with food in themselves or in others before it develops into a full-fledged disorder? Additionally, can we help correct any misperceptions students have about eating disorders? Can correcting misperceptions lead to more empathy, help, and support for those who do have an eating disorder? Do students find this information valuable and/or essential to their education?