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 body image The way you see your body A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account  body mass index

In this lesson, you will be able to  explain the concept of body image.  determine your Body Mass Index.  state the benefits of having a positive body image.

Predicting Look over the headings in this lesson. Then write a question that you think the lesson will answer. After the lesson, check to see if your question was answered. Headings in this Lesson Body Image How to Develop a Positive Body Image Finding Your Healthy Weight Range

Body Image Body image can be influenced by the attitudes of family and friends and images from the media. body image The way you see your body Trying to change your weight in extreme ways can damage your health and be life threatening.

How to Develop a Positive Body Image Accept yourself. Remember that your growth stage affects your body shape. Set reasonable goals to gain or lose weight.

Finding Your Healthy Weight Range You feel better when you maintain a healthy weight. Your healthy weight is not a single weight on the scale but a range.

Finding Your Healthy Weight Range The Body Mass Index (BMI) can tell you if your weight is within a healthy range. Body Mass Index A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account

Finding Your Healthy Weight Range Calculating BMI Multiply your weight in pounds by Multiply your height by inches by Square the result. Divide your answer in step 1 by the answer in step

Finding Your Healthy Weight Range

What I Learned Vocabulary Define Body Mass Index. Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned Explain How might growth spurts affect a teen’s weight? Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned Identify List the factors that help determine your healthy weight. Lesson 5 Review

Thinking Critically Analyze How can a positive body image contribute to mental/emotional health? Lesson 5 Review

Thinking Critically Apply Glenn has grown several inches this year, but hasn’t gained weight. Now he feels self-conscious about being too thin. What would you tell Glenn to positively influence his body image? Lesson 5 Review

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