 |
FREE Natural Health Newsletter
Receive natural health product reviews, recommendations and alerts.
Instant download of 20+ free health reports and exclusive interviews.
Join over 1.2 million monthly readers.
|
 |
Products Related to This Article*• The Weiss Method for Heart Disease☯
How to reverse heart disease naturally
for heart disease, high cholesterol
• Peri-Gum
Anti-cancer, anti-gingivitis herbal mouth
for oral health without chemicals
• BioAstin Natural Astaxanthin
Natural astaxanthin concentrate
for arthritis, joint pain, skin protection
* Recommended by the Health Ranger.
See more recommendations on right →
|
|
(NaturalNews) Recent findings of a study of preschoolers found that issues around self esteem manifest as parents worry about their own looks, their own weight and fitness. According to Marita McCabe, a professor of psychology at Deakin University who led the research, 4 year old's have picked up the message conveyed inadvertently by parents that fat is “bad” and muscle is “good”.(1)
In 2004 a study on parents of 6th and 7th grade students and body image claimed that younger and younger children were developing distortions in body image.(2) The claim is supported by studies in the 90’s that found girls aged 10 and 11 believed they could be thinner and the trend appears to continue in younger children.
Other research has found that over a third of girls in 1st and 3rd grade want to be thinner, and most 10 year old's fear being fat. It is around the ages of 11 and 13 that eating disorders can emerge in children that have such disorders. No doubt their fears of being overweight contribute to the eating disorders.(3)
Parents can influence their children about weight when they complain of being fat and/or of being unfit. Parents own view of their body weight and fitness influences how their children see their body weight.
Parents themselves are influenced by how image is manufactured in the media, in advertising. There is the emancipated “model” look, and the concern with obesity together with wonder diets that help you thin down. As obesity can lead to other illness such as diabetes parents have become fearful for themselves as well as their children.
Children then become concerned and worried about being fat and the desire to be thin becomes stronger. Some come to dislike their own bodies and eat less. Food is categorized as “good” or “bad”. You are “good” if you eat food like salads without dressing but “bad” if you eat sweets or don’t diet.
So focused have children at 6 and 7 years become that they check the nutritional labels on the food their parents pack for them. (4)
Psychcentral blog has suggestions to help your children create a positive body image.(4) These include promoting healthy eating rather than “good” or “bad” eating as well as having fun exercise activities – those that promote the fun rather than the exercise.
Other suggestions are to discuss what your children sees on TV encouraging them to be critical rather than accepting of body images. Consider yourself as a role model – modeling a positive image of yourself. We need to be gentle on ourselves and our children about the issue of weight.
(1) www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4693695a19716.html
(2) www.joe.org/joe/2004october/rb5.shtml
(3) http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_...
(4) http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2...
About the authorLynn Berry is passionate about personal development, natural health care, justice and spirituality. She has a website at www.lynn-berry.com.
 Get articles like this delivered to you FREE in our popular email newsletter
|
 |
Are Pharmaceuticals Stealing Your Nutrition?
 Don't let dangerous pharmaceuticals steal your health away! Licensed pharmacist Suzy Cohen reveals how to protect yourself in her new book:
Drug Muggers.
Save 29% on this special two-book gift pack with a free Natural News jute shopping bag!
Click here to order Drug Muggers now.
|
Is this omega-3 oil better than anti-inflammatory medications?Find out which omega-3 supplement the Health Ranger is now strongly recommending for inflammation, brain support and more.
Click here to find out more
'This product is set to skyrocket in 2009... Don't miss the good news for your health.' - the Health Ranger
|
How to protect yourself from the second wave of financial collapse now unfoldingThis eight-CD audio seminar by the Health Ranger reveals hard-core financial protection strategies for surviving the next wave of the global financial crisis.
Click here to protect yourself now
"Guaranteed to deliver the most powerful financial protection advice you've ever seen or your money back!" - Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
|
Recommended Products Related to This Article*:The Weiss Method for Heart Disease☯
How to reverse heart disease naturally
for heart disease, high cholesterol
Peri-Gum
Anti-cancer, anti-gingivitis herbal mouth
for oral health without chemicals
BioAstin Natural Astaxanthin
Natural astaxanthin concentrate
for arthritis, joint pain, skin protection
Revealed: Natural Health Solutions (free)
Free summary of book by Mike Adams
for learning censored natural health remedies
Exposed! The Toxic Chemistry of Products
Free summary of this shocking book
for learning the truth about toxic products
Appetite for Profit (free download)
Free download summary of this top book
for discovering the truth about food companies
Boku Superfood
High-potency superfood powder
for preventing numerous diseases
Living Fuel SuperBerry Ultimate
Delicious superfood meal powder
for disease prevention, antioxidant boost
Vitamineral Green from Healthforce
Nutrient-dense superfood powder
for disease prevention, body alkalizing & more
Better Than Roasted - Macadamia Nuts☯
The most delicious raw nut spread ever
for heart health, circulatory health
Additional Products of Interest to AllBreville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL☯
Simply the best juicer in the world
for fast, easy juicing
Paraliminal Audio Courses☯
Powerful mind-enhancing audio therapy
for reprogramming your mind for a new future
How to Halt Diabetes in 25 Days☯
Health Ranger guide to reversing diabetes
for reversing type-2 diabetes
Preparedness Tools Natural News Bundle☯
For preparedness and safety: 60% off
for preparing for natural disasters
Katadyn Exstream XR Water Purifier☯
#1 personal water purifier
for clean, pristine water in seconds
Healing Cancer From the Inside Out (DVD)
Amazing, eye-opening cancer documentary
for anyone wanting to know the truth on cancer
Zeitgeist: Addendum - Must-See Movie
A shocking documentary about money
for people who wan to know the real truth
The Genie In Your Genes by Dawson Church
A free, downloadable summary of this book
for learning about the biology of intention
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
A free download of Biology of Belief
for learning about the mind-biology connection
Hair Soap
A pure, simple and chemical-free shampoo
for washing hair without chemicals
Aloe Vera 100
Pure, dried 100% aloe vera gel flakes
for sludge blood, IBS, Crohn's disease
Free download: Selling Sickness (summary)
Read the best book on disease mongering
for learning the truth about Big Pharma
Katadyn MicroPur Water Purifier Tablets☯
The best water purification tablets
for purifying almost any water source
Fucoxanthin with PinnoThin
Natural appetite suppressant
for obesity, overweight, overeating
Zyflamend
Powerful anti-inflammatory herbal formula
for arthritis, joint pain, inflammation
Nascent Iodine
Miraculous nascent iodine solution
for thyroid function, Alzheimer's, brain func.
Blood Support
Halts growth of cancer tumors
for breast cancer and all cancers
Amaz-a-Power
Amazing wild berry tincture from Peru
for eye & brain protection, cancer prevention
P-73 Oreganol
Potent source of wildcrafted oregano oil
for parasites, heart disease, immune func.
Ocean Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil
#1 product for magnesium therapy
for back pain, heart health, muscle health
* Products do NOT pay to be listed here. These are genuine, independent recommendations by the Health Ranger
☯ Products with this symbol are sold by NaturalNews or its affiliates and earn revenues for NaturalNews
|
24
|
Printable Version
Email this article to a friend
Share this article on: 
