Coping With The Body Image Blues

Using a mix of dramatic vignettes, humorous animation and real student interviews, this engaging 23 min. program analyzes how a bad self image can damage self-esteem but also why it’s so important to accept one’s body the way it is. The content aligns with the outcomes in Health and Career for grades 7-9 and covers topics such as the influence of media, eating disorders and obesity. Teachers will need to supplement the US food pyramid with the Canadian Food Guide.