Body Neutrality
"The freckles on my face are beautiful" is an example of this.
What is body positivity?
A common measurement of health that uses one's weight and height for calculation.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
This is how you feel or think when looking in the mirror or thinking about yourself.
What is body image?
Signs of an unhealthy body image.
What are eating disorders, constant discomfort with one's body, and putting oneself down if not abiding by beauty standards? (similar answers accepted)
"I love my legs because they're strong and carry me places" is an example of this.
What is body neutrality?
Welcoming all food in moderation, eating food that you enjoy, and knowing that the food you eat does not define your value as a person.
What is a good/healthy relationship with food?
It’s normal to have unique struggles with your body image...True or False?
What is True
What is True?
This is the core principle of body neutrality.
What is focusing on how your body feels and functions?
The BMI does not differentiate between these two things.
What is muscle mass and body fat?
"I love the texture of my hair even though it looks different than my friends" is an example of this
What is body positivity?
Kinds of self-care involved in maintaining a healthy body image.
What is eating when you feel hungry, not comparing yourself to others, taking care of yourself physically, doing something nice for yourself (similar answers accepted)?
This way of thinking focuses on the body as a "vehicle for living."
What is body neutrality?
What is waist circumference?
“If only I was smarter” is a negative body image characteristic...True or False?
What is true?
Ways healthy body image can be negatively impacted.
What are attempts to fit the beauty standard, external judgment, and familial or peer pressure (similar answers accepted)?
These are examples of how you can practice body neutrality.
What is eating what makes you feel good, doing what makes you feel good (similar answers accepted)?
Being present when you’re eating (i.e., be free of electronics, books, etc.) and taking note of the taste and texture of the food.
What is mindful eating?
An example of a positive body image characteristic
What is feeling comfortable in your body, appreciating what your body can do, or understanding that your look does not determine your worth? (similar answers accepted)
The first step towards creating a healthy body image.
What is recognizing what your body does for you instead of what it does for others?