People commonly think of body image as the way we “see” our body—a mental picture of our physical attributes. While this is true, body image also includes how we think and feel about our body, how it feels to be in a physical form, and all the messages we receive about appearance—especially misinformation about the relationship between weight, health, and beauty. It is influenced by how we take care of our body, how other people respond to us, and any medical issues we might have. So, body image is a very important and complex issue for everyone...
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