As part of a routine screening during annual exams, Dr. Lowry (a pediatrician) tries to identify adolescent girls at risk for developing an eating disorder. Girls who show up as "high risk" during this screening are referred to additional programming offered in his office that will help prevent development of a full-blown eating disorder. Dr. Lowry is engaged in _____ prevention.

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Secondary prevention involves identifying and addressing issues early to prevent the progression of a disorder. Dr. Lowry's screening identifies those at risk to prevent the development of a full-blown eating disorder.

As Part of a Routine Screening During Annual Exams, Dr