1. Body Image Mackenzie Larson Abdigani Abdi

2. Introduction  What is body image? How you see yourself when you look in the mirror or what you think of when you think of your body. What you believe about your appearance How you feel about your body How you feel in your body  Body image is a product of personal experiences, personality, and social and cultural forces (NEDA) – Mackenzie Larson(Wikipedia contributors) – Abdigani Abdi

3. Introduction Positive Clear perception of your body Appreciative and proud of your body Confident and comfortable Negative Distorted perception Feel ashamed and self-conscience Uncomfortable and awkward in your body (NEDA) – Mackenzie Larson

4. Causes of Negative Body Image Culture Society’s portrayal of body image Personal characteristics Emotional Mental health problems, anxiety Life changes Starting something new or trauma Genetics Family Parent’s attitudes about appearance and dieting (Women’s Health) – Mackenzie Larson

5. How Body Image Has Changed 15 th century – full figured women 1950s ▫Marilyn Monroe ▫Hourglass figure 1990s ▫Pamela Anderson ▫Baywatch bodies Today ▫“thin is in” (Vongkhamchanh) – Mackenzie Larson

6. Eating Disorders Develop during adolescence or early adulthood Occurs more in females Anorexia Lack or loss of appetite for food Bulimia Extreme overeating, leading to self-induced vomiting or fasting (Women’s Health) – Mackenzie Larson

7. Society “thin”  hard-working, beautiful, strong and self-disciplined "fat"  lazy, ugly, weak and lacking will-power Sexualization of women is a contributor to increased female anxiety associated with body image (Women’s Health) – Mackenzie Larson

8. Social Media Huge part of teen lives “Thigh gap” – standing with your feet together and your thighs not touching ▫Genetics based Peer pressure from social media encourages eating disorders Popular websites are working to ban images of self-harm and pro-eating disorder (Associated Press) (A. Peterson) – Mackenzie Larson

9. Social Media Advertising directed at teens can impact them negatively by setting unrealistic expectations of appearance by the use of idealized models Not just exposure, but interaction ▫Facebook pictures, comparisons, etc. (Raymond) – Mackenzie Larson(Wikipedia) – Abdigani Abdi

10. Conclusion As men and women get older, the importance of physical appearance decreases Not being thin is not bad Being thin is not bad either Healthy is important!! (Wikipedia contributors) – Abdigani Abdi

11. Continued… Ways to Improve Body Image 1.Write an “I like myself because…” list 2.Admire successful people, not slender people 3.No negative self-talk or pity party 4.Get a nutrition boost 5.Learn to love exercise 6.Pamper Yourself (Gruenemay) – Abdigani Abdi

12. Quiz 1.What is body image? 2.What are 2 causes of negative body image? 3.Define anorexia and bulimia. 4.As men and women get older, the importance of _______ ________. 5.T or F? The sexualization of women is a contributor to negative body image?

13. Answers 1.How you see yourself when you look in the mirror or what you think of when you think of your body. 2.Ex: Culture, personal characteristics, emotional, life changes, genetics, family 3.Anorexia: lack or loss of appetite for food Bulimia: extreme overeating leading to vomiting or fasting 4.Appearance decreases 5.True

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