Characteristics of successful eating-disorder prevention programs include:

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Selective targeting of high-risk groups, such as individuals with a family history of eating disorders, is more effective than broad-based prevention programs.

Answer: D 
 Programs with information provided by parents have been shown to be effective in preventing eating disorders in adolescents.

Answer: E 
 Individual therapy sessions have been found to be effective in preventing eating disorders in some cases, especially for individuals who are at high risk or have already shown early signs of disordered eating. However, this may not be feasible or cost-effective for large-scale prevention programs.

Therefore, the best choices are A and D.

Characteristics of Successful Eating-Disorder Prevention Programs Include