Presentation Topic: Improve your Body Image
Body image refers to how an individual sees their own body and how attractive they feel
themselves to be. Many people have concerns about their body image. These concerns often
focus on weight, skin, hair, or the shape or size of a certain body part. However, body image does
not only stem from what we see in the mirror. According to the National Eating Disorder
Association (NEDA), a range of beliefs, experiences, and generalizations also contribute.
Throughout history, people have given importance to the beauty of the human body. Society,
media, social media, and popular culture often shape these views, and this can affect how a
person sees their own body.
Body image refers to a person’s emotional attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of their own body.
Experts describe a trusted source it as a complex emotional experience. Body image relates to
what a person believes about their appearance how they feel about their body, height, weight, and
shape how they sense and control their body as they move A person’s body image will range
from positive, or satisfaction with their body, to negative, or dissatisfaction with their body.
A negative body image can contribute to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders and
other conditions. When a person has a positive body image, they understand that their sense of
self-worth does not depend on their appearance. Having a positive body image includes
accepting and appreciating the whole of one’s body, including how it looks and what it can do,
having a broad concept of beauty, having a body image that is stable, and having inner positivity.
Outline
I. Body Image & Eating Disorder
A. Positive body image & Negative body image
B. Feelings of shame, anxiety, depression, isolation
II. Ten steps of Positive Body Image
A. Look at yourself as a whole person
B. Surround yourself with positive people
C. Wear clothes that are comfortable and make you feel good about your body
III. Developing & Modeling Positive Body Image
A. Dieting
B. Changing your thinking
C. Build Self Esteem
IV. Media & Eating Disorders
A. Americans and Media Consumption
B. The Effects of the Media
References
Alleva, J (2015) A Meta-Analytic Review of Stand-Alone Interventions to Improve Body Image
Barkhordari, S (2020) The effect of teaching puberty health concepts on the basis of a health
belief model for improving perceived body image
Chua, J (2020) Research Review: Effectiveness of universal eating disorder prevention
interventions in improving body image
O’Dea, J (2000) Improving the body image, eating attitudes, and behaviors of young male and
female adolescents
Rodgers, R (2018) BodiMojo: Efficacy of a Mobile Based Intervention in improving body image
and Self Compassion
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