Examining Body Examining Body ImageImage

Defining Body ImageDefining Body Image

How a person feels about How a person feels about his/her appearance based his/her appearance based on his/her own on his/her own observations and the observations and the perceptions of others.perceptions of others.

How does one develop a How does one develop a negative body image?negative body image? Negative comments from others about their Negative comments from others about their

appearanceappearance Having low self-esteem and lacking a sense of Having low self-esteem and lacking a sense of

self worthself worth Not being able to fit into the smaller sized Not being able to fit into the smaller sized

clothing be sold in storesclothing be sold in stores Media messages about being thin and attractiveMedia messages about being thin and attractive Comparing themselves to the “cultural ideal” of Comparing themselves to the “cultural ideal” of

beautybeauty

Cultural Standards Cultural Standards of Beautyof Beauty

What heath consequences What heath consequences may result from having a may result from having a negative body image? negative body image?

Excessive dieting and exercise that can lead to Excessive dieting and exercise that can lead to health issues, i.e. eating disordershealth issues, i.e. eating disorders

Withdrawal from friends and social eventsWithdrawal from friends and social events Depression or self-harmDepression or self-harm Use of diet pills or steroids Use of diet pills or steroids Elective procedures to change appearance, i.e. Elective procedures to change appearance, i.e.

botox, plastic surgerybotox, plastic surgery

Plastic Surgery – Good or Bad?Plastic Surgery – Good or Bad?

What strategies are used in What strategies are used in advertising to sell health advertising to sell health products?products?

Doctors and expertsDoctors and experts Before and after picturesBefore and after pictures The “everyone is using it” approachThe “everyone is using it” approach Use of celebrities and modelsUse of celebrities and models Use of sex appeal Use of sex appeal Digital enhancementDigital enhancement

Sex AppealSex Appeal

Media Influence on TeensMedia Influence on Teens

Teen magazine Teen magazine reported that 35 reported that 35 percent of girls 6 to 12 percent of girls 6 to 12 years old have been on years old have been on at least one diet, and at least one diet, and that 50 to 70 percent of that 50 to 70 percent of normal weight girls normal weight girls believe they are believe they are overweight.overweight.

Digital EnhancementDigital Enhancement

Should the media have the Should the media have the responsibility of telling the consumer responsibility of telling the consumer when an advertisement as been when an advertisement as been digitally enhanced?digitally enhanced?

Photoshop EffectPhotoshop Effect

What advances in What advances in technology can help technology can help maintain or improve maintain or improve health?health? Exercise equipment, i.e. treadmill, Exercise equipment, i.e. treadmill,

pedometer, Wii Fitpedometer, Wii Fit Internet access to health informationInternet access to health information New surgical techniques for weight reductionNew surgical techniques for weight reduction Vitamin supplementsVitamin supplements Health related shows on TV, i.e. Dr. Oz, The Health related shows on TV, i.e. Dr. Oz, The

Biggest LoserBiggest Loser Exercise DVDsExercise DVDs Food tracker programsFood tracker programs

How do you develop a How do you develop a positive self image?positive self image? Maintain the proper balance between exercise and Maintain the proper balance between exercise and

nutrition nutrition Hang with friends who make you feel good about Hang with friends who make you feel good about

yourselfyourself Focus on the things you like about your appearanceFocus on the things you like about your appearance Get involved in activities you enjoyGet involved in activities you enjoy Be critical about advertisements and commercials Be critical about advertisements and commercials

that target ideal beautythat target ideal beauty Stay focused on your goalsStay focused on your goals

Dove CommercialDove Commercial

Is it healthy to idolize and Is it healthy to idolize and compare yourself to compare yourself to celebrities? celebrities?

Why is it unrealistic to try Why is it unrealistic to try and look like these and look like these people?people?

You decide!