At my school, there aren’t any pictures or signs about body image; only quotes and portraits of famous people -- which may be on purpose. However, I’ve been to schools where there are posters of positive and healthy body images all over the school which was interesting to see. There were mostly pictures of women but there were a couple of images of men; all images of normal and healthy people who are comfortable and happy with their own bodies.
The health education I’ve had in high school so far haven’t addressed the issues about eating disorders. At my school, the only health related subject we ever talked about was mainly about anxiety, depression, molecules in the body, and DNA. It’s really strange not to learn about this because there are people who are affected by eating disorders at my school. I, personally had the privilege to learn about this topic in middle school but I’m not sure if my friends or classmates were taught before coming to my high school.
At my school, they try to put all of the fresh produce all around the cafeteria to encourage us to eat healthier. Which usually doesn’t work because they sell donuts, cookies, etc. and people buy them instead of a salad or an apple. I don’t think my school is encouraging the students to eat less or not eat at all since everyone …show more content…
What are the statistics of students who are affected by eating disorders? How many people are diagnosed with an eating disorder at this school? (since the school should know how many people are affected by the disorder)
5.
Having the whole school have a bettering understanding of the effects of eating disorders
If someone has a eating disorder, then have them know that there is support for them
Making healthy choices
Having everyone feel comfortable in their own bodies -- no need to have a certain type
Learning not to judge others because of their physical
The health education I’ve had in high school so far haven’t addressed the issues about eating disorders. At my school, the only health related subject we ever talked about was mainly about anxiety, depression, molecules in the body, and DNA. It’s really strange not to learn about this because there are people who are affected by eating disorders at my school. I, personally had the privilege to learn about this topic in middle school but I’m not sure if my friends or classmates were taught before coming to my high school.
At my school, they try to put all of the fresh produce all around the cafeteria to encourage us to eat healthier. Which usually doesn’t work because they sell donuts, cookies, etc. and people buy them instead of a salad or an apple. I don’t think my school is encouraging the students to eat less or not eat at all since everyone …show more content…
What are the statistics of students who are affected by eating disorders? How many people are diagnosed with an eating disorder at this school? (since the school should know how many people are affected by the disorder)
5.
Having the whole school have a bettering understanding of the effects of eating disorders
If someone has a eating disorder, then have them know that there is support for them
Making healthy choices
Having everyone feel comfortable in their own bodies -- no need to have a certain type
Learning not to judge others because of their physical