Abstract
Abstract Eating disorders among young women are a source of concern for health professionals. The present study trialled an experimental computer-administered educational program (DIET) dealing with dieting, weight, exercise, and appearance using a nonclinical sample of 25 young women volunteers. The aim was to investigate the effect of health-promoting information on knowledge and attitudes related to eating disorders. Treatment group subjects were compared with 25 subjects in a control condition. The educational program increased treatment-group subjects' knowledge of risk factors related to eating disorders but did not significantly change their attitudes. The findings are discussed in relation to possible applications of computer-based educational programs in health education and treatment.
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