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Sean Engle (Hs_panther)
Junior Member
Username: Hs_panther
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 7:27 pm: |       |
Hi all, eating disorders are a big thing when it comes to high school and it is also a very sensitive topic to bring up. Does anyone have any ideas on how to bring this topic up to parents when you think their child is having an eating disorder. |
jeff leer (Leerjet)
Junior Member
Username: Leerjet
Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 3:12 pm: | |
Yes, I have a healthy eating and exercise survey I use to start my discussion on this topic. It is put out by the Washington state dairy council and is available for free for Washington teachers. After the kids take the survey we discuss it and let them know that answering yes to too many questions might be an indicator of some attitudes about food, eating and exercise that might be harmful. After that I would have the kids keep track of their diet for three days and put the information into mypyramid tracker and print out the information gained there especially the caloric balance page. They will also have to track their activity level on this site to do that. Lastly, I would have the kids take their bmi and see where the student you are concerned about is. If all three of these assessments indicate a possible problem, I would then set up a meeting expressing your concerns to the parents. Be aware though, that many parents are in denial about their kids eating disorders early on. But by doing this, you have done your responsibility as an educator. |
Miranda Gray (Graymiranda15)
Junior Member
Username: Graymiranda15
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 5:57 pm: | |
Eating disorders are a touchy subject. Meeting with the parents in person is probably your best idea. Do not affirm that their child has an eating disorder, but rather question the parents if they have noticed certain characteristics that you have noticed. I feel by asking them first, they'll be more likely to believe you afterwards. After discussing such characteristics, bring up the probability of an eating disorder. To do this, you'll probably want to explain the symptoms and signs, accept their anger and denial. Always be polite; all you want them to do is consider it. After speaking with them, they'll keep a strict eye on there son or daughter. |
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