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Promoting a positive body imagePPromoting a positive body imagePromoting a positive body imageEnglishAdolescentSchool age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-07-22T04:00:00Z8.3000000000000060.3000000000000652.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.</p><h2>What is body image?</h2><p>Body image is how a person feels about and sees their body. People’s body image can be influenced by their own feelings and by the reactions of those around them.</p><p>When someone has a negative body image, they are not satisfied with their body. This is also known as body dissatisfaction.</p> ​<h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Body image is how a person sees and feels about their body.</li> <li>A positive body image will help your child exude more confidence and take better care of their body.</li> <li>Body dissatisfaction can lead to disordered eating.</li> <li>Parents play an important role in promoting a positive body image in their child.</li> <li>Simple steps can be taken to help foster a positive body image in your child.</li> </ul><h2>Resources</h2><h3>Kids Help Phone – <a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/">kidshelpphone.ca</a></h3><p>Kids Help Phone is a 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people.</p><p><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/tips-to-support-young-people-with-body-image/">Tips to support young people with body image</a></p>
Image du corps : promouvoir une image corporelle positiveIImage du corps : promouvoir une image corporelle positiveBody image: Promoting a positive body imageFrenchAdolescentSchool age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-07-22T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Apprenez davantage sur la promotion d'une image du corps positive auprès de votre enfant et sur l'amélioration de leur santé globale.</p><h2>Qu’est-ce que l’image du corps?</h2><p>L’image du corps, c’est la sensation et la perception qu'une personne a de son corps. L’image corporelle d’une personne peut être influencée par ses propres sentiments et par les réactions de son entourage.</p><p>Lorsqu’une personne a une image de son corps qui est négative, elle n’en est pas heureuse. Ceci s’appelle également le mécontentement à l’égard du corps.</p> <br><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>L’image du corps, c’est la sensation et la perception qu'une personne a de son corps.</li> <li>Une image du corps positive aidera votre enfant à avoir davantage confiance en lui et l’incitera à prendre soin de son corps.</li> <li>Le mécontentement à l’égard du corps peut entraîner une alimentation désordonnée.</li> <li>Les parents jouent un rôle important en promouvant une image positive du corps​ auprès de leur enfant.</li> <li>Vous pouvez faire des démarches simples pour encourager une image du corps positive chez votre enfant.</li> </ul>

 

 

 

 

Promoting a positive body image625.000000000000Promoting a positive body imagePromoting a positive body imagePEnglishAdolescentSchool age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-07-22T04:00:00Z8.3000000000000060.3000000000000652.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.</p><h2>What is body image?</h2><p>Body image is how a person feels about and sees their body. People’s body image can be influenced by their own feelings and by the reactions of those around them.</p><p>When someone has a negative body image, they are not satisfied with their body. This is also known as body dissatisfaction.</p> ​<h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Body image is how a person sees and feels about their body.</li> <li>A positive body image will help your child exude more confidence and take better care of their body.</li> <li>Body dissatisfaction can lead to disordered eating.</li> <li>Parents play an important role in promoting a positive body image in their child.</li> <li>Simple steps can be taken to help foster a positive body image in your child.</li> </ul><h2>Why body image matters</h2> <p>When your child or teen has a positive body image, they will be more likely to:</p> <ul> <li>feel good about their body</li> <li>exude confidence</li> <li>take care of the needs of their body</li> </ul> <h2>Body image and health</h2> <p>Culture and media have shaped the way people think about their bodies. Today, more children and teens are unsatisfied with the way they look than are satisfied. Body dissatisfaction affects 90% of women and girls and between 40% and 60% of men and boys. It has been seen in children as young as 5 years old.</p> <p>Teens who are dissatisfied with their bodies are more likely to engage in unhealthy eating practices, such as restrictive dieting and binge eating. Both are forms of disordered eating, which is when a person knowingly ignores their internal cues of hunger and fullness. Disordered eating puts children and teens at risk of developing a range of eating problems, some of which can lead to eating disorders and obesity. Therefore, promoting a positive body image is key to supporting the overall health of your child or teen.</p> <h2>Defining a positive body image</h2> <p>People with a positive body image recognize and accept that:</p> <ul> <li>Healthy bodies come in different shapes and sizes.</li> <li>Body size and weight do not predict happiness, success, or health.</li> <li>People are more than numbers on a scale; every person is a unique individual with admirable talents, skills, and abilities.</li> <li>Images in the media are unrealistic and are created to sell products.</li> </ul> <h2>Parents’ role in promoting a positive body image</h2> <p>Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in the development of children’s attitudes and behaviours. Although a child’s body image can be influenced by their peers, the media, and other adults in their lives, it is parents who help to build a strong foundation for their child.</p> <p>Before helping your child, it is important to understand your own attitudes towards food, exercise and your body. As a parent or caregiver, what messages are you sending?</p> <ul> <li>Are you dissatisfied with your shape, size, and weight? Do you talk about this?</li> <li>Are you always on, or going on, a diet?</li> <li>Do you express guilt when you eat certain foods?</li> <li>Do you make negative comments about the way other people look?</li> </ul> <h2>Tips for promoting a positive body image in your child<br></h2> <ul> <li>Place less emphasis on your child’s appearance and more on their abilities and skills.</li> <li>Be a role model by accepting your body and maintaining a positive attitude towards food and exercise.</li> <li>Make time for family meals and enjoy the time spent together.</li> <li>Encourage your child to think critically about messages and images they see and hear in the media.</li> <li>Help your child understand that their body will change, especially throughout puberty.</li> <li>Promote activities that make your child feel good about themselves and that don’t focus on their appearance.</li> <li>Teach your child that it is OK to show emotions such as sadness, anger, and frustration.</li> </ul> <p>For more information on promoting a positive body image in your child, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://thestudentbody.aboutkidshealth.ca/" title="The Student Body">The Student Body</a>, a resource for teachers and parents.</p><h2>Resources</h2><h3>Kids Help Phone – <a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/">kidshelpphone.ca</a></h3><p>Kids Help Phone is a 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people.</p><p><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/tips-to-support-young-people-with-body-image/">Tips to support young people with body image</a></p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/body_image_promoting_a_positive.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/body_image_promoting_a_positive.jpgPromoting a positive body imageFalse

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