Your friend has a teenage daughter who is having difficulty with her body image. She wants to know what suggestions you have for her daughter on being more accepting of her body. What advice might you provide to your friend?

What will be an ideal response?


Different strategies include: focusing on positives and healthy habits; realistically evaluating what aspects of your body you can change; setting small and attainable goals; avoiding negative self-talk about your body; recognizing the purpose of advertisements in the fitness and beauty industries; and not judging yourself or others by appearance.

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