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WorksheetsBody Image and Positivity Worksheet
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 48mins
How can you avoid negative influences regarding body image?
Avoid idealized images in media
Criticize others' appearances
Ignore all comments about body image
Spend more time with friends who focus on appearance
How can you improve negative self-talk?
Avoid thinking about your body
Reframe negative thoughts into positive ones
Focus on small flaws
Criticize yourself more
Body Positivity is the appreciation of body-type diversity
True
False
In a health seminar, Sophia learned about the importance of physical activity. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?
Better sleep quality
Decreased bone density
Increased energy levels
Improved mood
Most idealized images in the media represent a true, realistic depiction of the average person or lifestyle in society.
True
False
Avery is trying to understand what factors influence whether she maintains, gains, or loses weight over time. What should she focus on?
Cultural background
Balance of calories in and out
Hormonal changes
Genetic makeup
Why is body positivity important?
Only wear clothes that hide your body.
Speak kindly about your body and appreciate what it can do.
Compare your body to your friends' bodies.
Focus on what you wish to change about your body.
Valuing the body and understanding it will change is a key aspect of body positivity.
True
False
Oliver is trying to understand why BMI might not be the best measure for his fitness goals. Which of the following is a limitation of BMI that he should consider?
It does not consider height
It is not based on sex
It is not based on age
It does not account for differences in body composition
How can you show body positivity to a friend?
Focus on their flaws.
Tell them they need to change how they look.
Compare their body to others.
Compliment them on things that aren't related to appearance.
Which of the following is a mental and emotional risk factor for eating disorders?
A) Perfectionism and rigidity in following rules
B) Living in a large city
C) Having a history of dieting
D) Having type 1 diabetes mellitus
Aria wants to change her weight in a healthy way. What should she do?
Eat healthy AND exercise
Exercise and eat simple carbohydrates
Eat Healthy and play video games
Not eat breakfast
What is a potential consequence of restricted eating and purging on the digestive system?
Improved digestion
Acid reflux disorder
Increased appetite
Stronger teeth
What is a common physical risk factor for developing an eating disorder?
Having a close relative with an eating disorder
Being an only child
Living in a rural area
Having a pet
In Ava's health class, they learned about the prevalence of obesity among children and teens in the United States. What percentage of this population is affected by obesity?
20%
15%
18%
10%
Which of the following is a warning sign of an eating disorder?
Socializing with friends
Preoccupation with weight and food
Balanced diet
Regular exercise
What do companies often use to promote products?
Scientific data
Historical references
Idealized images
Realistic portrayals
What is a good way to support a friend who is struggling with self-esteem?
Compare them to others to show what they lack.
Remind them of their strengths and what you admire about them.
Ignore their feelings.
Tell them about every mistake they make.
Which therapy involves parents or guardians in the treatment process?
Individual therapy
Cognitive therapy
Family therapy
What does your body image include?
Your clothing style
Your physical health
Only your actual appearance
Thoughts and feelings about how you look
What do advertisements often spread messages about?
Historical events
Physical traits and success
Political opinions
Environmental issues
What is one way to limit time on media?
Follow more accounts
Spend more time on social media
Read a book instead of a magazine
Watch more TV
What often happens to feelings of self-consciousness over time?
They become more intense.
They often go away with time and age.
They remain the same.
They increase with age.
What is one way to advocate for positive body image?
Promote dieting and weight loss
Support companies that promote unhealthy body norms
Ignore body image issues
Speak up about idealized images in the media
Harper is curious about how BMI values for teens and children are plotted. What factors are considered?
Based on genetic factors
Based on height and weight
Based on diet and exercise
Based on age and sex
What role does social media play in shaping body image among teenagers?
It can lead to body dissatisfaction due to unrealistic standards
It promotes a healthy and realistic body image
It encourages physical fitness and well-being
It has no significant impact on body image
In a recent health class, Jackson learned about the prevalence of overweight issues among adults in the US. How many out of 10 adults are affected by overweight?
9 out of 10
7 out of 10
1 out of 10
5 out of 10
Luna has noticed changes in her eating patterns and physical activity levels. Which of the following could be influencing these changes?
Height
Hormones
Genetic factors
Food preferences
Lucas is trying to understand the role of diet in maintaining a healthy weight. Which of the following should he focus on?
Eating only protein
Skipping meals
Eating a balanced diet
Consuming high amounts of sugar
What is the main difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?
Disordered eating is always more severe than an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are temporary, while disordered eating is permanent.
Disordered eating involves irregular eating habits, while an eating disorder is a diagnosed mental illness.
Disordered eating is a mental illness, while an eating disorder is not.
During a health class, Maya and Oliver were discussing factors that influence weight. Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing weight?
Environmental cues
Social environment
Eye color
Cultural background
What do media images of celebrities and models often set?
Unhealthy standards
Healthy standards
Which of the following is an example of disordered eating?
Purging after meals
Avoidance of all carbohydrates
Binge-eating episodes
An obsession with healthy eating
What is the purpose of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline?
To organize fitness events
To sell dietary supplements
To offer support and help find treatment for eating disorders
To provide recipes
What is body compassion?
Criticizing your body
Ignoring body image issues
Feelings of acceptance, care, and kindness toward one’s body
Focusing on others' opinions
Speaking kindly to yourself and believing in your abilities is an example of Positive Self-Talk.
True
False
Which of the following is a strategy to view media more critically?
Follow accounts with edited images
Ignore all media content
Spend more time on social media
Choose media that promotes positive body image
What should you focus on to value your whole self?
Only your physical appearance
What your body can do
Others' opinions about your body
Achieving a perfect body
What is a common social risk factor for developing an eating disorder?
Participating in team sports
Media images and societal expectations
Having a supportive family
Living in a small community
Benjamin is conducting a survey to understand health trends. He wants to know what percentage of adults in the United States have difficulty managing their weight?
25%
36%
70%
50%
How can you avoid negative influences regarding body image?
Avoid idealized images in media
Compare yourself to celebrities
Follow unrealistic beauty standards
Ignore your own feelings about your body
How can you improve negative self-talk?
Reframe negative thoughts into positive ones
Ignore your thoughts completely
Blame others for your feelings
Dwell on your mistakes
Body Positivity is the appreciation of body-type diversity
True
False
In a health seminar, Sophia learned about the importance of physical activity. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?
Increased energy
Improved mood
Decreased bone density
Better sleep
Most idealized images in the media represent a true, realistic depiction of the average person or lifestyle in society.
True
False
Avery is trying to understand what factors influence whether she maintains, gains, or loses weight over time. What should she focus on?
Balance of calories in and out
Amount of sleep
Type of exercise
Social activities
Why is body positivity important?
Speak kindly about your body and appreciate what it can do.
Ignore your feelings and never talk about your body.
Compare yourself to others constantly.
Focus only on your flaws.
Valuing the body and understanding it will change is a key aspect of body positivity.
True
False
Oliver is trying to understand why BMI might not be the best measure for his fitness goals. Which of the following is a limitation of BMI that he should consider?
It does not account for differences in body composition.
It is only used for children.
It measures blood pressure.
It is a direct measure of fitness.
How can you show body positivity to a friend?
Compliment them on things that aren't related to appearance.
Criticize their body to motivate them.
Encourage them to compare themselves to others.
Ignore their feelings about their body.
Which of the following is a mental and emotional risk factor for eating disorders?
Perfectionism and rigidity in following rules
Eating a balanced diet
Regular physical activity
Having supportive friends
Aria wants to change her weight in a healthy way. What should she do?
Eat healthy AND exercise
Skip meals regularly
Take weight loss pills without consulting a doctor
Eat only junk food
What is a potential consequence of restricted eating and purging on the digestive system?
Acid reflux disorder
Improved digestion
Increased appetite
Stronger stomach muscles
What is a common physical risk factor for developing an eating disorder?
Having a close relative with an eating disorder
Eating vegetables regularly
Exercising daily
Getting enough sleep
What percentage of this population is affected by obesity?
18%
10%
25%
32%
Which of the following is a warning sign of an eating disorder?
What do companies often use to promote products?
What is a good way to support a friend who is struggling with self-esteem?
Which therapy involves parents or guardians in the treatment process?
Family therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Art Therapy
Exposure Therapy
What does your body image include?
Thoughts and feelings about how you look
Your favorite foods
The clothes you wear
Your height only
What do advertisements often spread messages about?
Physical traits and success
Weather patterns and climate
Historical events and dates
Mathematical equations and formulas
What is one way to limit time on media?
Read a book instead of a magazine
Watch more TV shows
Spend extra hours on social media
Play video games all day
What often happens to feelings of self-consciousness over time?
They often go away with time and age.
They become stronger with age.
They never change.
They always lead to anxiety.
What is one way to advocate for positive body image?
Speak up about idealized images in the media
Ignore conversations about body image
Promote unrealistic beauty standards
Discourage open discussions about self-esteem
What factors are considered for plotting BMI values for teens and children?
Based on age and sex
Based on height and weight only
Based on physical activity level
Based on dietary habits
What role does social media play in shaping body image among teenagers?
It can lead to body dissatisfaction due to unrealistic standards
It always promotes healthy body image
It has no influence on body image
It encourages teenagers to ignore appearance
In a recent health class, Jackson learned about the prevalence of overweight issues among adults in the US. How many out of 10 adults are affected by overweight?
7 out of 10
3 out of 10
5 out of 10
9 out of 10
Luna has noticed changes in her eating patterns and physical activity levels. Which of the following could be influencing these changes?
Hormones
Genetic factors
Food preferences
Lucas is trying to understand the role of diet in maintaining a healthy weight. Which of the following should he focus on?
Eating a balanced diet
Skipping meals regularly
Eating only one type of food
Avoiding all carbohydrates
What is the main difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?
Disordered eating involves irregular eating habits, while an eating disorder is a diagnosed mental illness.
Disordered eating is always healthy, while eating disorders are always unhealthy.
Disordered eating only affects teenagers, while eating disorders affect adults.
Disordered eating is a physical condition, while eating disorders are caused by food allergies.
During a health class, Maya and Oliver were discussing factors that influence weight. Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing weight?
Eye color
Diet
Physical activity
Genetics
What do media images of celebrities and models often set? ________
Unhealthy standards
Healthy habits
Financial goals
Academic records
Which of the following is an example of disordered eating? ________
An obsession with healthy eating
Eating three balanced meals a day
Enjoying occasional treats
Following a doctor's dietary advice
What is the purpose of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline?
To offer support and help find treatment for eating disorders
To provide financial advice for small businesses
To offer legal assistance for immigration issues
To help with technical support for computer problems
What is body compassion?
Feelings of acceptance, care, and kindness toward one’s body
A strict exercise routine for physical fitness
Ignoring one’s physical needs
Criticizing one’s body appearance
Speaking kindly to yourself and believing in your abilities is an example of Positive Self-Talk.
True
False
Which of the following is a strategy to view media more critically? ________
Choose media that promotes positive body image
Ignore all media completely
Believe everything you see in media
Avoid questioning media messages
What should you focus on to value your whole self?
What your body can do
How others see you
Your appearance only
What you own
What is a common social risk factor for developing an eating disorder?
Media images and societal expectations
Genetic mutations
High blood pressure
Excessive physical exercise
What percentage of adults in the United States have difficulty managing their weight?
70%
40%
55%
85%
