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This dynamic health-and-wellness education program was developed at the Harvard Medical School by a leading clinician and an acclaimed curriculum designer. It addresses critical issues of body preoccupation and reduces risk for disordered eating in girls (grades 3-8) . Emphasizing girls' personal power and overall mental and physical well-being, Full of Ourselves contains a range of upbeat units that foster: Increased self and body acceptance Healthier eating and exercise habits Leadership and media literacy skills A range of coping skills for resisting unhealthy peer and cultural pressures Each unit ends with a "Call to Action" to help girls translate their new-found knowledge into positive action at school, home, and in their community.