The document discusses the influence of media on eating disorders in teenagers. It argues that the media, through advertisements and portrayals of famous people, promotes unhealthy ideals that can lead to issues like anorexia and obesity. Teenagers are encouraged by the media to eat fast food and achieve unrealistic body standards shown by celebrities. This causes teens to go on extreme and unhealthy diets. The conclusion states that while teens are inspired by their idols, the ideals portrayed are not always healthy and can encourage risky behaviors.

1. Trabalho realizado por:
Alfredo Marinho, nº2
Raquel Silva, nº4
Gonçalo Moura, nº6
João Costa, nº8
Johanna Oliveira, nº9
José Lourenço, nº10
Samuel Teixeira, nº15

2. Introduction 3
Anorexia 4
Obesity 5
Adversiting 6
Famous people’s influence 7
Conclusion 8
Biography 9

3. Eating disorders are increasingly
a general problem and this is due in
large part to the influence of the
media on young people.
The media, through the famous
and advertisements, make teenagers
believe that they should eat fast
food and should look like the
famous. This means that teens will
start crazy and quite unhealthy
diets.

4. ANOREXIA
Anorexia is a major
problem that affects young
people. This problem is due
to young people believe
that their appearance
should be equal to the
models and famous people.

5.  Obesity
Obesity is a problem
that is increasing
dramatically in
developed countries. The
fast-food producers take
advantage of the
people’s busy and
stressful lifestyle to
promote their food.

6. This ad wants to get people to buy its
product, in this case, the hamburgers.
To do this, try to impress consumers
with a very beautiful woman.

7. • The teenagers are inspired in their idols, trying to look
like them and follow their customs. However, sometimes
the idols aren’t the best example and do not always make
the best decisions. This may take young people to follow
those decisions and get in evil paths.

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