Body Image Basics
What is body image?
How people see themselves when they look in the mirror
How you think and feel about your body
Can be positive or negative
Is a component of self-esteem
What percent of teenage girls report dissatisfaction with their body image. A. 40-50%. B.60-70% C. 70-80%
C. 70-80%
True or False: Simply taking good care of your body can make you feel better about it.
True
What influences our body image?
Society
Culture
MEDIA (social media, advertisements, tv)
Peers
Family
Partners
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Studies show that higher S____M ____ use is associated with increased body dissatisfaction and unhealthy weight loss behaviors.
Social Media
E__ D____ can cause a poor body image that isn’t true.
Eating disorders
How is body image affected by culture?
Stereotypes based on culture/ethnicity
Cultural foods
Family dynamics about body image (Do we talk about it?)
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By what age do children start to take on messages about their body? A. 3yo B. 5yo C. 7yo
A. 3yo
List 3 ways you can take care of your body.
•Eat healthy foods.
•Get good sleep.
•Be active every day.
What feelings are associated with negative body image?
Depression/Sadness
Anxiety (Social Anxiety)
Fear
Shame
Stress
Low self esteem
Is body dissatisfaction more prevalent among girls or boys?
Girls. 52% of boys report body dissatisfaction compared to 70-80% of girls.
What should you do if body image or self-esteem problems are too much to handle alone?
Ask for help. Tell a parent, doctor, or therapist what you are going through.
List 4 ways you can accept the way you look.
•Realize that nobody is perfect.
•Don’t body-shame yourself.
•Don’t compare yourself with other people.
• Accept compliments
What percentage of teens have engaged in unhealthy behaviors due to their poor body image. A. 10-20% B. 20-30% C.30-40%.
C 30-40%
List 3 things you can do to help you like your body.
•Find things to like about your looks.
•Focus on what your body can do.
•Be aware of your body.