Terms and Facts
____ ____ are unhealthy relationships with food that may include fasting, constant dieting, or binging and purging.
Eating disorders
True or False: Most images in magazines and social media are unedited
False
Name one thing your body allows you to do that you appreciate.
*Individual answers
Name a celebrity or infulencer known for promoting body inclusivity.
*Open Answer
_______ _______ is how a person sees and feels about their body.
Body image
True or False: Cellulite is an indicator of being overweight/obese.
False- Cellulite is a condition that causes dimpled or lumpy skin, typically on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. It is not related to overall body fat levels, and can even occur in lean individuals.
What is body neutrality?
Body neutrality is a concept that encourages a neutral and accepting attitude towards one's body, focusing on its function and capabilities rather than its appearance.
Name a movie or show that challenges traditional beauty ideals.
*Open answer
_______ _______ is confidence in your own self-worth or abilities; self-respect.
True or False: Everyone's body naturally looks the same at a healthy weight.
False- Factors such as height, gender etc make all our bodies look different.
Name one positive body affirmation.
*Individual answer
What sports or activities can pressure participants to maintain a certain body type or weight?
Dancing, horse back riding, beauty pageants, wrestling, etc.
______ and ____ are cultures that are "typically" known for their emphasis on thinness.
Western and Asia
True or false: Body positivity and body neutrality are two different terms.
True
Describe one way to practice self-compassion toward your body.
Examples: speaking kindly to yourself, journaling, self-care, etc
Which culture is it attractive to be overweight?
Samoan
____ ____ is A belief system that places high value on weight, shape, and size, often promoting rigid and unhealthy eating patterns in the name of health.
Diet culture
True or false: For females body dissatisfaction generally begins in adolescence.
True
What are some strategies to protect yourself from negative media influences?
Curating your feed, unfollowing triggering accounts, practicing mindful scrolling.
How did the creation of Barbie impact body image?
If Barbie were an actual woman, she would fit the physical criteria for anorexia and would have to walk on all fours due to her outrageous body proportions.