Wednesday, October 19

Grade 7 - 8 Health Homework

BODY IMAGE, SELF-ESTEEM and the MEDIA
(Copy the following definitions down)

Body Image: A person's perception of their body size, shape and attractiveness. It also includes a person's attitude and feeling about their body and how they think others see them.

Self-Esteem: A person's overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth.

Here are the questions you must answer for the next Health class. They will be collected!!!
DUE: Wednesday, Oct 26th

1)What messages do magazines, tv and internet advertisements send to people about body image.
2) Do you believe there really is an "ideal" body type? Explain your thinking.
3) Is it realistic for everyone to try to achieve the look of advertising models?
4) How does the media's perception of body image influence you and your lifestyle choices?

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