Body Talk: Teens Talk About Their Bodies, Eating Disorders & Activism
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Accepting one's body is a serious issue for teens. A diverse group of teenagers discuss how mass media, family, friends, and their own expectations influence how they perceive their body shapes. All agree that a healthy self-esteem and self-perception are the keys to coping with the false messages of what constitutes an ideal body.
Media Details
Runtime: 27 minutes 39 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Social Science
- Subtopic: Health Care, Self-Perception
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
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