Implementing The Body Project in the Bronx

Worked on a group project to create a multisector implementation strategy for the National Eating Disorders Association The Body Project in Bronx District 10. The project outlines a targeted, school-based initiative to prevent disordered eating and foster body positivity among middle school girls.

Year
2023

Prepared For:
Bronx School District 10

“Among adolescent females in the United States, eating disorders rank as the third most prevalent chronic illness. Given its demographic, environmental, and overall community health statistics, the Bronx harbors a population uniquely vulnerable to the development of disordered eating behaviors. Through the implementation of the Body Project in Bronx District 10 middle schools, we aim to pilot a program that strives to promote body positivity and healthy eating behaviors in adolescence, with the goal of reducing disordered eating and preventing onset of eating disorders.”