LESSON PLAN FOR Dixie Darlings: Dangers of Disordered Eating Name of Intern: Theresa Price Setting: Dixie Darling

Practice Area (Payne Center/Campus Gym) Time Allotment: 10-15 minutes Estimated Number of Learners: 15-20 women I. # 1. Goals and Rationale (5 points) Goal Increase knowledge and behavior changes of healthy lifestyle strategies, including increased knowledge of eating disorders, the dangers of eating disorders, and how to avoid and treat disordered eating patterns among the Dixie Darlings. Rationale for Goal It is important for young college dancers to take care of their bodies and eat a healthy balanced diet every day. The director of the Dixie Darlings requested the sessions include information about healthy lifestyles on a busy schedule. Collegiate dancers have very busy schedules. Current literature shows that professional dancers have a higher risk of disordered eating patterns due to the pressures to stay fit and thin for performances; therefore, nutrition education sessions focusing on healthy lifestyle choices results in positive outcomes for the collegiate dancer population, including but not limited to, and lower body dissatisfaction and healthier eating habits.

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Objectives (5 points) Objective At the end of the session, 80% of participants will be able to identify the dangers of disordered eating patterns. At the end of the session, 80% of participants will be able to identify at least two ways to avoid disordered eating patterns At the end of the session, 80% of participants will be able to identify at least two types of disordered eating patterns. Teaching/Learning Procedures (5 points) Intern will introduce self: Hello, my name is Theresa Price and I am one of the USM Interns who is presenting some health topics to you over this semester. Today we will be learning about eating disorders. The intern will start off with an ice breaker game. A poster

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board with two photos of women with eating disorders will be placed in front of the room. Underneath the pictures will be a description of one of two specific eating disorder, including bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. The Dixie Darlings will state which eating disorder they think each has been described. The intern will first discuss eating disorders. Informal assessment- Who can tell me some types of eating disorders? The intern will pass out a handout with information regarding eating disorders, including types, dangers, and ways to avoid them. There are several different types of eating disorders but the most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake. Eating disorders are a group of serious conditions in which the person is very preoccupied with food and weight and think of little else. Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems, which can become life-threatening. There are treatments for eating disorders that include different types of therapies, nutrition education, counseling, medication and sometimes hospitalization. Anorexia Nervosa- is the restriction of food intake and significantly low weight. The people diagnosed with this disorder have an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. Bulimia Nervosa- is characterized as binge eating followed by induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, fasting, or excessive exercise. Binge eating disorder- also characterized as binge eating, but mainly alone and without any self control- the main difference between this disorder and bulimia nervosa is there is no compensatory method in binge eating disorder. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder- persistent failure to meet the recommended nutrient needs Informal Assessment- Can anyone tell me a danger of eating disorders? Dangers of eating disorders: Can damage vital organs such as the brain and heart,

dehydration, stomach rupture, tooth decay, loss of nutritional value. Informal Assessment- Would anyone be willing to share an idea or way to prevent an eating disorder? Ways to prevent eating disorders among one another: o Find help from a doctor if beginning to notice any symptoms. o Encourage healthy eating habits and avoid dieting. o Reinforce a healthy body image o Reach out if a friend is suspected of having a disorder o Become a critical view of the media and how thinness is portrayed o Choose to value self, based on goals, accomplishments, and talents. o Establish regular pattern of nutritionally balanced meals and snacks o Ensure adequate but not excessive levels of intake o Avoid dietary behaviors Wrap up session by asking participants if they have any questions. Pass out post-test to participants. Informal assessment questions will be asked throughout the session and participants will raise hands in answer of the questions asked. Who can tell me some types of eating disorders? Can anyone tell me a danger of eating disorders? Would anyone be willing to share an idea or way to prevent an eating disorder? Post test will be passed out at the end of session with open questions for participants to write down at least one of the following: two types of eating disorders, a danger of disordered eating, and two ways to prevent an eating disorder.

Closure Informal Assessment

Formal Assessment

IV. Materials/Media (5 points) (attach a sample) Poster with two photos and two descriptions. Post Test with 3 questions Assessment of Participants Learning (5 points) (attach sample and summarize results)

Formal assessment: Post test 1. Which of the following are considered eating disorders? a. Anorexia Nervosa b. Bulimia Nervosa c. Dieting d. Both A & C e. All of the above 2. Which of the following are dangers of eating disorders? a. Damaging vital organs, dehydration, tooth decay b. Damaging vital organs, over hydration, low nutritional value c. Damage to the brain, damage to the heart, stomach rupture d. Both A & C e. Both A & B 3. List two ways to avoid, prevent, or treat an eating disorder.

Summary of results

Four dancers and the dance coach were present for the Dangers of Eating Disorder Education Session. The session took place in a studio room at the Payne Center at The University of Southern Mississippi before a practice session began. They answered questions informally by nodding their heads and informally answering

questions out loud to indicate understanding during the education. The session was completed based on the above lesson plan. The informal assessment consisted of three questions throughout the session, Who can tell me some types of eating disorders?, Can anyone tell me a danger of eating disorders?, and Would anyone be willing to share an idea or way to prevent an eating disorder?. Two participants named two types of eating disorders, one person named two dangers of eating disorders, and two participants shared ideas of how to prevent an eating disorder. After the session, the participants were asked to answer the formal evaluation, which consisted of three questions assessing knowledge of eating disorders, which are shown above on the assessment of participants learning. Out of the four surveys, 75% answered the first question correctly. Answers that were accepted included both A and C. On question two, 75% of the answers were correct. Answers that were accepted included both A and C. On question three, 100% of participants correctly listed two ways to avoid, prevent, or treat an eating disorder. Answers that were written and accepted included creating a healthy meal plan, participating in the correct amount of physical activity, and seek physician help. The session was successful. All four participants (100%) were actively listening and engaged during the session and were able to answer the informal questions. Most of the participants answered the formal post test questions correctly as well, but overall seemed to have a good knowledge of what different eating disorders are present in the athletic culture, what the dangers of eating disorders are, and how to avoid, prevent, or treat an eating disorder.