Many of us would never talk about a child’s or another person’s weight in a negative way but find it easy—or even expected—to comment on our own. This is harmful because a child learns about themselves by watching what we do. If you are commenting on your weight, the...
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3 Things Teens Wish Adults Knew about Diet Culture & Body Image
1. What we see in the media isn’t reality and it affects us All of my interviewees mentioned that although there has been more diversity in the media recently, we still have a long way to go. While some of them have worked on unfollowing social media accounts that...
What Coaches Say Impacts Athletes’ Relationship with Food and Body
Coaches are extremely influential in their athletes’ lives. Research shows that coaches can impact athletes’ performance, their self-confidence, their motivation, how they understand support, and how they view themselves. Coaches can promote and encourage healthy and...
5 Phrases to Say to Kids and Why They Matter
“Food is the fuel your body and brain need to power your day.” We live in a diet-obsessed culture where kids overhear endless messages about counting calories, restricting food groups, and good or bad foods. Instead, they need to hear more about balance and variety....