The most effective programs to prevent eating disorders are ones that
A) provide adolescents with a good deal of information about the harmful effects of eating disorders.
B) target high-risk groups rather than the general adolescent population and focus on older rather than younger adolescents.
C) identify adolescents who are genetically at risk of developing an eating disorder and provide intensive interventions for that group.
D) target males rather than females, because the rate of eating disorders among males is increasing at a much faster rate than among females.

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Targeting high-risk groups, such as older adolescents, and providing specific interventions for them has been shown to be more effective in preventing eating disorders than general programs. Providing education about the harmful effects of eating disorders may be a component of these targeted programs, but it is not the most effective approach on its own. There is limited evidence for identifying genetically at-risk individuals and providing intensive interventions for them. While it is important to address eating disorders among males, targeting them exclusively may not be the best approach as females still have higher rates and may benefit from prevention programs as well.

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