Body Image And Self-Esteem

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1.What factors contribute to positive body image and healthy self-esteem? Different factors contribute to development of positive body image and self-esteem includes: lifestyle habits by putting mind in and energy into activities and habits that you are good at. Also, focusing more on health instead of appearance by involving in exercising and relaxing activates. Parents play major role in developing a positive body image by avoid controlling their children eating habits that may result in building a negative relationship with food. Providing adequate information about puberty, menstruation, and sexual health for teenagers may help in understanding their body change better and help build up their healthy self-esteem. 2. Do you think

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