Body Image and Women’s HealthHow does this factor contribute to women’s health and how we can prevent it

Body Image Definition: The subjective picture or

mental image of one's own body.

What is Body Image?

“Women, in particular, need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health… we

don’t have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job on

putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.” – Michelle Obama

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Eating Disorder Not Otherwise

Specified (EDNOS)

How did we get here?

Prevention

Men• Men are also at risk of becoming confused on what

defines health.• In college, Eating Disorders can range from 4-

10% in men• There is a 3:1 female-to-male ratio of positive

screens for eating disorder symptoms

Empowerment

Building Positive Body Image Be informed

Get to know your community

Practice what you preach

The Beautiful Body Project

Jade Beall’s quest to change the beauty perspective and initiate the acceptance of Body Diversity throughout the world

Jade Beall - TedxTusconSalon15:41

Works Cited Beall, Jade. "A Beautiful Body Project." A Beautiful Body Project. A Beautiful Body

Media LLC, 2014. "National Eating Disorders Association." National Eating Disorders Association. N.p.,

n.d. Web.  "Find the Right Therapist." Body Image. N.p., n.d. Web.