Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:
A) behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices
B) reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations
C) providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors
D) educating children about the dangers of purging
E) decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal

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Prevention programs have shown to be most effective when they focus on decreasing the internalization of the thin ideal that is prevalent in western cultures. This involves targeting media literacy and promoting positive body image and self-esteem. The other options may also be components of prevention programs, but they are not the primary focus.

Prevention Programs Aim to Reduce the Incidence of Eating Disorders