Prevention of eating disorders and obesity: experience report of implementation of the program New Moves

Authors

  • Karin Louise Lenz Dunker Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) – São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
  • Marle dos Santos Alvarenga Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
  • Angélica Medeiros Claudino Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) – São Paulo (SP), Brasil.

Keywords:

Adolescent. Obesity. Feeding and eating disorders. Motivational interviewing. Public health.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to reflect upon the adaptation process, difficulties and potentials of the implementation of the New Moves program, designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in girls of public schools in São Paulo (SP). The Brazilian version of the program has the potential to use effective behavioral techniques such as socio-cognitive theory and motivational interviewing, and present a content that addresses factors common to obesity and eating disorders, which can be applied considering the difficulties related to adaptation process and implementation presented in the study.

Saúde em Debate v. 42 n.116, jan-mar, 2018

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

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Dunker KLL, Alvarenga M dos S, Claudino AM. Prevention of eating disorders and obesity: experience report of implementation of the program New Moves. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];42(116 jan-mar):331-42. Available from: https://revista.saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/821

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 116 jan-mar (2018): Janeiro/Março

Section

Case Study