Body Image

The media definition of a perfect body image has affected the way our teens see themselves. They always have very skinny models that doesn't look like the average women. It makes teens think that they have to be very skinny to be beautiful and sometimes teens try to fit that body image and becomes ill.  You also need to know that no one body is perfect and in magazines most photos are airbrushed so that means that you can't see their imperfections.

If you are overweight or underweight, it is very important to get on track to be the right weigh for your height. To find out more information about the correct weight for your height, click below

http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm


No matter what always believe that you are beautiful and no one is perfect. Exercise and eat the right food if you are overweight in order to lose weight. Eat more healthier food if you are underweight. It's that simple. Always be confident in yourself also.

Learn more about the health risks that could take place of you are too thin and underweight.

~ anemia and nutrient deficiencies
~ bone loss and oserporosis
~ heart irregularities and blood vessel diseases
~ amenorrhea (irregular periods/ loss of periods)
~ increased vunerablility to infection and disease
~ delayed wound healing

Learn health risks that occur when being overweight

-type 2 diabetes


-coronary heart disease and stroke

-metabolic syndrome

-certain types of cancer

-sleep apnea
-osteoarthritis

-gallbladder disease

-fatty liver disease

-pregnancy complications

As you can see being underweight or overweight both have similar health risks.  This is so because they both are unhealthy for the body. 

I hope this help you guys and please feel free to leave comments because this affects a lot of teens today and I really want to help :-)  Take care of yourself.