In your own words, define “body image” and give two ways that body image might lead to negative health outcomes.

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Refection:Body Image, Media, and Health

Respond to all of the questions below based on your personal experiences and attitudes, as well as material covered in class/the readings.

  1. In your own words, define “body image” and give two ways that body image might lead to negative health outcomes.
  2. When thinking about the media you consume, what types of bodies do you typically see displayed?
  3. Do you notice any differences in the ways bodies are treated based on their size, shape, color, etc.?
  4. Describe 2-3 ways that the media positively affects how you think/feel about your body or treat your body.
  5. Describe 2-3 ways that the media negatively affects how you think/feel about your body or treat your body.
  6. List 2-3 things healthcare providers, psychologists, teachers, or parents could do to mitigate the negative impact of thin/idealized media imagery on adolescents?
  7. Watch the following video and answer the question “What is Facetune (describe it) and give 1-2 sentences on what you think about it? Do you think Facetune is harmful for the mental and physical health of the person Facetuning their photos and/or the people viewing them? Do celebrities/influencers/people on social media have a responsibility to improve/not harm our health?”: