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 young people say body image is their top concern?
25%
What is one thought that someone with a negative body image would think; what’s one thought that someone with a positive body image might think?
(points for creative answers)
What influences our body image?
Society, Culture, MEDIA (social media, advertisements, tv), Peers, Family, Partners
What percent of women are unhappy with their bodies and try dieting to change their shape?
91%
Share with us your feelings about dieting and food
(points for insightful answer)
How is body image affected by culture?
Stereotypes based on culture/ethnicity, Cultural foods, Family dynamics about body image
What percent of women report thinking about their weight constantly throughout the day? Men?
75%
Almost 50% for men
Tell us a time that you stopped someone from spiralling into body image issues
(points for an answer that's okay)
What feelings are associated with negative body image?
Depression/Sadness, Anxiety (Social Anxiety), Fear
What percent of women have the “model” body type?
Approximately 5%
Tell us about someone you know (or a celeb) that you think has good body image and why?
(points for a good answer)
What are eating disorders? Name as many as you can:
Unhealthy relationships with food, Most Common Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Pica, Rumination Disorder
What percent of teen girls use unhealthy ways to control their weight?
Over 50%
What do you do to fight negative self thoughts?
(points for super terrific answers)