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Body image

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Objectives

  • Increase positive emotions toward own body

  • Increase body confidence

  • Develop healthy habits to promote positive mental and physical self-image

  • Increase understanding of body dysmorphia and eating disorders

Statistics

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) affects 1 in 50 people.

  • "Eating disorders" are unhealthy relationships with food that may include fasting, constant dieting, or binging and purging

  • Only 10% of individuals with an eating disorder will seek professional help

  • About 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape

  • Only 5% of women naturally possess the body type often portrayed by Americans in the media

Lets Talk Body Image

What is body image?

  • A person's perception of the aesthetics or sexual attractiveness of their own body.

  • Involves how a person sees themselves, compared to the standards set by society.

 

Why is a positive body image important?

  • It can affect your self-esteem, self acceptance and attitude towards food and exercise

 

How can I maintain positive body image?

  • Compliment your body

  • Recite positive affirmations

 

Social media and our bodies:

  • Social media is a top influencer of the way we view our bodies

  • Embrace:

    • Motivational wellness coaches

    • Workout videos

    • Styling accounts

    • Nourishing recipes

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Activity: Positive affirmations​​

  • ​Use the link below to access Jamboard to write a positive message about body image.

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