Prior to using this Quick Discussion Guide, you and your child may want to do any or all of the following activities on "It's My Life":
- Read the "Eating Disorders" article
- Work together to come up with a "You Said It" submission for this topic.
- What's The Deal? Take the "Eating Disorders" quiz and test your eating disorders I.Q.!
- Print out the IML Journal page "Eating Disorders." Complete it together or encourage your child to complete it on his/her own.
Discussion Questions:
- Is your eating or exercise behavior ever affected by the way you feel? Have you eaten or exercised more or less because you were sad or upset about something? What are some other, healthier ways that you could handle stress?
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Do you think the body types represented on TV and in movies and magazines are realistic? Have you ever compared yourself to a model or celebrity? How did that make you feel?
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Do you know kids at school who have dieted or seem to be very obsessed with weight? What's your opinion about dieting?
- Do you think there's such a thing as the "perfect" body? How would you define it?
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When do you feel most confident about yourself? What are some things that you think contribute to a positive body image and a healthy self-esteem?
Remember:
-- Think about your own perception of your body. How might your comments about food and weight influence your children's attitudes and behaviors?
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