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Schools can have more preventative measures
Schools have more access to resources within classes
Schools can educate about more than body image including nutrition, healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise
Education about positive body image and health in a school can reduce body shaming throughout entire school
Schools have professional staff members trained to work with students in sensitive situations
Parent’s jobs to nurture healthy body image
Media use should be monitored by the parent and any misinformation should be discussed
Not enough time or resources in the classroom to teach these topics
Reaches kids on an individual basis
Told by someone you trust
Not as uncomfortable
Mandating sections to be taught in federally funded schools about proper nutrition, body image and distortion and techniques for diet and exercise.
Allocate more funding for projects and community partners working for healthy body image of youth. Create more opportunities for these programs to reach families and youths.
Intended consequences: access to actual education and facts, resources for those in need, breaking down stereotypes of eating disorders, comprehensive education of all areas surrounding body image
Understanding the Influence of Eating Disorders, Family Relations and the Media:
Intended consequences: funding for programs educating families, making education available for community, creating awareness of the issue
Unintended consequences: access to quality food, might glamourize eating disorders, actual education would vary, funding for sections, how to fit it into the school curriculum
Unintended consequences: not required to attend (might not reach audience), might provide information on how to continue or start unhealthy habits, might not include men
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Eating disorders: abnormal eating habits that can threaten your health or even your life. (APA.org) They include:
Family life can sometimes influence our body image. Some parents or coaches might be too focused on looking a certain way or "making weight" for a sports team. Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize their kids' looks ("why do you wear your hair so long?" or "how come you can't wear pants that fit you?"). This can all influence a person's self-esteem, especially if they're sensitive to others peoples' comments. (kidshealth.org)