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How can you stop or prevent a child from developing an eating disorder?
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Encurage + body imag: Encourage a positive body image above all things! avoid environments where extremes are the norm, and candidly talk to your kids about your concerns. Teach good eating and exercise habits eating disorders can emerge as early as third graders.
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