WorksheetsUnderstanding Body Image and Self-Esteem
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which term describes how someone feels about their own body and appearance?
Body Image
Nutrition
Peer Pressure
Mental Health
What is the main goal of the body positivity movement?
To encourage strict dieting
To promote acceptance of all body types
To increase peer pressure
To reduce physical activity
Which of the following is a possible effect of social media on self-esteem?
Improved digestion
Increased feelings of comparison
Better sleep
Stronger bones
What is peer pressure?
Pressure from teachers to study
Influence from friends or classmates to behave in a certain way
Pressure from parents to eat healthy
Influence from celebrities
Which nutrient is most important for building muscle and maintaining a healthy body image?
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
Caffeine
Explain how media images can influence a teenager’s perception of their own body. Use evidence or examples to support your answer.
Media images often show unrealistic body standards, which can make teenagers feel insecure about their own appearance.
Media images always show healthy and realistic bodies, so teenagers feel confident.
Media images have no effect on how teenagers view themselves.
Media images only affect adults, not teenagers.
A student feels pressured by friends to follow a certain diet that is popular on social media. What steps could the student take to make a healthy decision? Use reasoning in your answer.
Research the diet and consult a trusted adult or nutritionist before making any changes.
Follow the diet without question.
Ignore all advice and eat only junk food.
Stop eating altogether.
Describe a strategy someone could use to improve their self-esteem when faced with negative comments online.
Focus on personal strengths and seek support from trusted friends or adults.
Believe all negative comments and stop trying.
Respond with negative comments in return.
Ignore all positive feedback.
How can practicing good nutrition positively affect body image and mental health? Use reasoning and examples.
Eating balanced meals can improve physical health, boost energy, and help people feel better about themselves.
Skipping meals leads to better body image.
Eating only sweets improves mental health.
Ignoring nutrition has no effect on body image.
A student notices that their self-perception changes depending on who they spend time with. What could be a reason for this, and how might they address it?
Peer influence can affect self-perception; the student could choose to spend time with supportive people who encourage positive self-esteem.
Self-perception never changes.
Only family affects self-perception.
There is no way to address changes in self-perception.
