In their preventive study of eating disorders in young adolescent girls,what did Killen and colleagues (1994)find to be one of the most powerful factors for predicting later symptoms of eating disorders?

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Killen and colleagues (1994) found that early concern about being overweight was one of the most powerful factors for predicting later symptoms of eating disorders in young adolescent girls. This highlights the importance of addressing body image concerns and promoting positive body image in young girls to prevent the development of eating disorders.

In Their Preventive Study of Eating Disorders in Young Adolescent