Self – Esteem, Body Image, and Eating Disorders

Vocabulary- find the definitions Body image- Self esteem- Self-concept- Confidence- Peer influence- Media- Heredity-

Self Esteem High self-esteem – know strengths and weaknesses, accept who they are and like themselves; don’t depend on the opinions of others and are more likely to choose healthy behaviors Low self-esteem – do not feel good about themselves, affected deeply by what others say, low confidence, not happy with physical appearance, will often choose unhealthy behaviors

Factors that influence self-esteem a. family b. friends c. teachers/coaches d. media – often make people feel bad about who they are and what they look like

Body image – the way you see and imagine your body. YOU – you decide how much you respect and value yourself . affects self-esteem and how you face new situations, relationships, and how you make decisions.

Self-concept-The way you imagine and see yourself as a person compared to other people Self-esteem- is how you feel about yourself

Self-concept is a part of self-esteem areas that contribute to your overall self-concept a. academic self-concept – how you see yourself as a student b. physical self-concept – how you see your physical abilities c. social self-concept – how you see yourself in relationships

D. Building self-esteem 3 keys to healthy self-esteem a. integrity – honesty to self and others b. respecting yourself – knowing what is right for you and what is wrong c. being assertive – acting on your thoughts and values in an honest, respectful way; having confidence in yourself

7 ways to healthy self-esteem a. get to know yourself b. accept yourself c. be good at something d. set a goal e. be positive f. turn problems into challenges g. do something for others

Review Questions 1. Explain the difference between high self-esteem and low self-esteem. 2. Define the term self-concept.

Body Image 1. body image – is the way you see and imagine your body

How you see yourself Body image – the way you see yourself, the way you feel about your appearance, and your level of comfort with your body Affects the way you deal with situations Healthy body image – means that a person feels good about the way he or she looks 1. comfortable with their appearance and accept their bodies 2. not as easily influenced, helps you feel confident in new situations

- Unhealthy body image – means that a person is not comfortable with the way they look and have the tendency to compare themselves with others and change the way they look 1. behaviors include fad dieting and eating disorders and possible development of low self-esteem 2. tend to avoid friendships and become less active, and lower grades

B. Influences on Body Image Family Body image is affected by the people around you, starts when you are a baby and continues to develop as you grow Family can be the largest influence – positively or negatively

People at school Friends – support you or can criticize without realizing it Peers – people your age, may take part in bullying Teachers – encourage you to be successful Coaches – encourage you to be successful at physical activities

Magazines Teen models – too thin and photo shopped Makes people feel confused about how they are supposed to look Unrealistic – can affect boys and girls

TV People on TV are unusually thin or muscular Teens compare themselves and may want to change their bodies

Building a healthy body image No such thing as “normal” Be realistic 1st step to having a healthy body image is to understand what a healthy body image means – be comfortable with your body and your appearance 2nd step is to be realistic and accept your body

Eat Well Practice good nutrition – gives you the nutrients and energy you need to stay active Helps you keep a healthy weight Food is fuel!!! Move!!!! Being physically active helps to build healthy body image! Just be active!!

Review Questions 1. Define body image. 2. Why is having a healthy body image important?

Eating Disorders- Vocab 1. eating disorder – is a disease in which a person is overly concerned with his or her body weight and shape 2. fad diet – eating plan that promises quick weight loss with very little effort 3. anorexia nervosa – is an eating disorder in which a person stops eating food because he or she is obsessed with being thin

Vocab 4. bulimia nervosa – is an eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food at one time and then gets rid of the food before the body can digest it 5. binge eating – is an eating disorder in which a person has difficulty controlling how much food he or she eats, do not purge 6. disordered eating – abnormal eating patterns, weight management practices; attitudes about food, weight and body shape

Unhealthy Eating 1. some people feel so bad about their bodies that they develop unhealthy eating behaviors 2. Disordered eating – abnormal eating patterns 3. Go on a diet, skip meals, take diet pills 4. Can develop into other eating disorders – can be life threatening

Fad Diets 1. Ads on TV or billboards 2. Fad diets – an eating plan that promises quick weight loss with very little effort 3. Usually require buying special products – pills, drinks, powders 4. Require you to eat in unhealthy ways and can be dangerous 5. People who lose weight typically gain it all back and then some – do not work long term

C. Eating disorders 1. A disease in which a person is overly concerned with his or her body weight and shape 2. Can affect anyone! 3. Can be managed with help, but a person can die if it is not treated

4. Some causes Depression Feeling of lack of control in one’s life History of physical or sexual abuse Troubled family and personal relationships Low self-esteem Unhealthy body image

Specific Disorders 1. Anorexia Nervosa An eating disorder in which a person stops eating food because he or she is obsessed with being thin People with this disorder think they are fat even if they are very thin They also are afraid of being fat so they starve themselves in order to stay as thin as possible Because they are depleting their body of nutrients, they suffer from symptoms such as dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss, permanent damage to internal organs If not treated, a person may starve to death

2. Bulimia Nervosa An eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food at one time and then gets rid of the food before the body can digest it Bingeing – eating large amounts of food at one time After bingeing, people feel ashamed that they ate so much and are afraid of weight gain and have to get rid of the food by purging – bingeing and purging cycle Purging methods include vomiting or taking laxatives 1. laxatives – drugs that make you have a bowel movement 2. diuretics – drugs that make you urinate People might also exercise to burn the extra calories from the food they eat – extreme at times Damage to internal organs, rotten teeth, death if left untreated

3. binge eating binge eating is an eating disorder in which a person has difficulty controlling how much food he or she eats they do not purge they do feel ashamed after bingeing and may suffer from depression iv. often become overweight may become obese, which means “extremely overweight” may develop issues related to obesity – high blood pressure, heart problems, etc.

Giving and getting help 1. If you are concerned about your eating behavior – tell someone! 2. If you are concerned about your friend – be honest with them and also tell a trusted adult

Review Questions 1. What is an eating disorder? 2. Describe a fad diet.