2. Starter
What are 4 things you like about who
you are as a person/your personality?
(ex: funny, kind, thoughtful, etc.)
What are 4 things you like about your
physical appearance?
In your opinion, how does the media
affect the ways that we view and think
about our bodies?
3. Is it really a big deal?
1 in 150 females suffers from Anorexia
Nervosa
Recent studies on college campuses show
that almost 20% of college females have
Bulimia Nervosa
In regards to gender, 1 in 10 cases of these
disorders involve males. This means that
hundreds of thousands of males are
affected, but fewer are diagnosed
4. Warning Signs of Eating
Disorders
Calorie restriction, binge eating, or
secretive eating
Extreme preoccupation with food
Distorted body image (claiming to feel
fat when they are emaciated)
Abuse of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills
etc.
Excessive/Extreme amounts of exercise
5. Anorexia Nervosa
Extreme caloric restrictions for long
periods of time to deliberately starve
themselves, resulting in loss of body
weigh of at least 15%
An intense fear of becoming
obese
Distorted body image
6. Bulimia Nervosa
A cyclical pattern of binge-eating
associated with some type of purging
Purging forms can include:
○ Excessive fasting
○ Self-induced vomiting
○ Excessive exercising
○ Use of diuretics/laxatives
7.
8. Negative Physical Effects
Tooth decay, loss of enamel, and gum disease
Weakening of the heart due to malnourishment
and arrhythmias
Possible renal (kidney) impairment and
swelling in the cheeks and face
Stomach ruptures
Urinary infections
Osteoporosis
Menstrual irregularities
Lowered resistance to infection
Dizziness and muscular weakness
11. Group Discussion
Pictures/Commercials
What are they trying to “sell” and how do
they sell it?
What is the real message they’re giving?
What does the media do to depict unrealistic
and unattainable goals?
12. Paradigm
A framework containing the basic
assumptions, ways of thinking, and
methodology that are commonly
accepted by members of a community.
Ex: We face the doors in an elevator
14. Body Image…What is it?
What you believe about your own
appearance (including your memories,
assumptions, and generalizations).
How you feel about your body, including
your height, shape, and weight.
How you sense and control your body as
you move. How you feel in your body, not
just about you
15. Negative Body Image
A distorted perception of your shape--you
perceive parts of your body unlike they really
are.
You are convinced that only other people are
attractive and that your body size or shape is a
sign of personal failure.
You feel ashamed, self-conscious, and
anxious about your body.
You feel uncomfortable and awkward in your
body.
16. Positive Body Image
A clear, true perception of your shape--you see the
various parts of your body as they really are.
You celebrate and appreciate your natural body
shape and you understand that a person’s physical
appearance says very little about their character and
value as a person.
You feel proud and accepting of your unique body
and refuse to spend an unreasonable amount of time
worrying about food, weight, and calories.
You feel comfortable and confident in your body.