Causes
Where can nutritional peer pressure be dominant?
School.
Give two examples of a negative effect of peer pressure
Answer examples:
Force vomiting, Bad self image, Obesity, malnutrition.
You and your friends go to a party together. Most of them got drunk while partying, and started pressuring you to drink with them. What do you say?
No!
What is the fancy term for peer pressure?
Conformity.
What are the three causes of nutritional peer pressure that we discussed today?
Social media, friendships, parents.
Give two examples of peer pressure being good for nutrition
Possible answers:
Eating healthy, Starting new experiences, Weight loss, Inspiring.
Your friend group is planning to smoke. You feel pressured and don't know what to do. Who should you go to and get advice from?
A Trusted Adult (family, teacher, coach, etc.).
What age groups experience the most peer pressure and why?
Teenagers experience the most peer pressure. This is because their brains are still developing and they have the need to fit in.
How does social media influence nutritional choices of teenagers?
Portrayals of beauty/fitness, comparison, low self esteem, bad mental health.
What can the media lead to?
Can lead to excessive weight gain/loss or endorsing food products.
You're doomscrolling again on Instagram and come across a friend's story. This friend is showing their lifestyle, and body at the beach while you feel pressured to follow it by seeing its results. What 2 factors caused this and explain how.
Social Media and Friends.
You saw how much your friend was showing off their body and lifestyle on Instagram, which is a Social Media app.
Out of everyone you know of, who should you always respect, love, follow their values, help with their goals, and think of as your best friend?
You! You should always respect yourself, love yourself, follow your own values, help with your own goals, and think of yourself as your best friend!
What was the first reason (that we discussed) why peer pressure is so dominant?
Wanting to fit in.
What are some long term effects of peer pressure?
Unrealistic standards, Worsen mental health, Eating disorders.
You have 2 friends, Alex and Kai, who both know that you are trying to lose weight. Kai constantly makes fun of your weight and body size that belittles you to motivate you to try harder. Alex gives advice and even accompanies you while you exercise and eat to comfort and watch you. Which friend should you spend more time with?
Trick question: neither
JK - It is Alex. While Kai is trying to be motivational, it further belittles you and makes you feel worse as a whole, while Alex helps you positively along your way, guiding you when you need help.
What are a couple of examples of unrealistic body standards?
Skin and bones, tiny waist, buffnoob from roblox.
True or False: teenagers who go shopping together are more likely to order healthy food when their friends also choose healthy food?
True.
How can you counter the effects of peer pressure?
Think logically about the situation and the pros and cons.
You see multiple influencers and new sources cover a new lifestyle. This new lifestyle helps you become healthy by throwing up meals and skipping meals for weight control. What is this disorder called?
Disorder: Bulimia Nervosa.
What theory says that we learn from the behaviors of others who are significant in our lives?
Social Cognitive Theory (Ex. your eating habits can be influenced by friends and families).