Lesson Plan 4: Nurturing a Healthy Body Image

Diet culture tells people that they need to lose weight in order to be beautiful. In this lesson, students will learn about the physical and emotional ramifications of dieting and learn strategies to pursue their optimal weight in a healthy, balanced way. Students will discover tools to help them nurture a positive relationship with food and their body image. 

Grade level: 9 - 12

Prep time: 20 min

Lesson Duration: 60 min + Optional Extension Activity (20 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

•  Recognize the physical and emotional ramifications involved in dieting and restriction. 
• Identify and explore ways to nurture a positive relationship with food and their body image.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how pursuing health and a positive body image is a powerful way to achieve their goals.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Self-Test: Self-Esteem (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• Mentimeter Q&A (create free account)

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