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body image
a person's perception of the aesthetics and sexual attractiveness of their own body. TERM 2
When do looks become
important?
DEFINITION 2 during elementary, around 10 yrs old. TERM 3
how important are looks?
DEFINITION 3 when ppl like their appearence they are generally happy. mor important to females TERM 4
fad-diets
DEFINITION 4 and eating patterns that promote short-term weight loss, usually with no concern for long-term weight maintenance, and enjoy temporary popularity. TERM 5
Eating disorders
DEFINITION 5 a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual's physical and mental health.
Anorexia Nervosa
self-starvation. it can be deadly distorted body image TERM 7
Bulimia
DEFINITION 7 binge eating purging TERM 8
ppl with bulimia
DEFINITION 8 are often ashamed of their weight and deppressed. obssesed with their weight (less likely to be deadly.) TERM 9
What causes eating disorders?
DEFINITION 9 genetics fear of growing up discrepency between their desirable body image and their actual body image "thin ideal" TERM 10
"thin ideal"
DEFINITION 10 imphasis on thiness and a somponet of attractiveness of women may contribute to eating disorders in women and young children can identify thin women.
sexual double standard
Men want to have sex and women worry about the relationship. TERM 17
Who will be slightly more likely to be sexually
active by 17 yrs old?
DEFINITION 17 girls TERM 18
What are the best ways to educate teens of
sex?
DEFINITION 18 comprehensive programs and abstinence programs
