Elder Vanessa Amoros, Professional Mentors, Public Health Solutions, 159-34 Riverdale Dr. #4J, New York, NY 10032, 646-279-6891, VANNY080@AOL.COM

Elder Vanessa Amoros, Lehman College Student and Public Health Solutions intern/mentor, 159-34 Riverdale Dr. #4J, New York, NY 10032.

Focus Groups were conducted among Junior High Latino immigrant females to explore their knowledge and attitudes about body image, obesity and eating disorders. Media influences as they relate to female body image and eating habits were also explored. Through this assessment we expect to identify the young women’s perceived risk of developing eating disorders and self image ills. The presentation will discuss the qualitative findings and identify possible interventions to address and prevent the development of any eating disorders among this group.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify body image perceptions and attitudes among immigrant Junior High latino females.
• Identify attitudes and knowledge about eating disorders and obesity.
• Explore program intervention to address body image and eating disorders among young immigrant latino females.
• Identify impact of media's influence on body image among young immigrant latino females.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.