Eating disorders are some of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders affecting women in Westernized cultures, and are associated with a range of medical complications; in severe cases, eating disorders can lead to death. Unfortunately, a large proportion of individuals with eating disorders do not receive treatment, and of those who do receive treatment, only approximately 40-50% of clients are symptom-free at the end of treatment. In addition to limited efficacy, existing treatments can be time-consuming and costly. From both public health and humanitarian perspectives it is best to prevent eating disorders prior to their emergence.