Body image is a significant issue facing teens and adults alike throughout the nation. Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. Many conversations about body image focus on females. However, body image impacts males as well.
Read the articles below and then watch the short video about Body Image to explore this topic.
Body Image and Self-Esteem
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html?WT.ac=t-ra#
A Guys Guide to Body Image
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/male-bodyimage.html?WT.ac=t-ra
Body Dysmorphic Disorders
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image-problem.html?WT.ac=t-ra
Read the articles below and then watch the short video about Body Image to explore this topic.
Body Image and Self-Esteem
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html?WT.ac=t-ra#
A Guys Guide to Body Image
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/male-bodyimage.html?WT.ac=t-ra
Body Dysmorphic Disorders
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image-problem.html?WT.ac=t-ra
TASK # 9 - Based on the readings and the video, complete the following on your task sheet.
* What are the four (4) most important points you think teenagers need to know regarding body image? Describe each point in 2-3 sentences.
* What are the four (4) most important points you think teenagers need to know regarding body image? Describe each point in 2-3 sentences.
TASK # 10 - Find two (2) advertisements in magazines or newspapers which feature people, food, or activity. Complete the following for each advertisement.
* Describe the ad or attach a copy.
* Does the ad include people with a variety of body shapes and sizes?
* What is the body type of people in the advertisement? Why do you think these people were selected for this ad?
* Do you think the people who actually use the product being advertised typically have the body type shown in the advertisement? Explain why or why not.
* Do you think the models in the ad naturally look the way they appear or do you think their picture or appearance is enhanced in some way? Explain your answer.
* What best described the product being advertised (healthy, unhealthy or not related to health, exercise, food, or nutrition).
* Describe the ad or attach a copy.
* Does the ad include people with a variety of body shapes and sizes?
* What is the body type of people in the advertisement? Why do you think these people were selected for this ad?
* Do you think the people who actually use the product being advertised typically have the body type shown in the advertisement? Explain why or why not.
* Do you think the models in the ad naturally look the way they appear or do you think their picture or appearance is enhanced in some way? Explain your answer.
* What best described the product being advertised (healthy, unhealthy or not related to health, exercise, food, or nutrition).