7th Grade Health Make-Up Work: Nutrition Day 4
Warm-Up: Write in your binder
1. What are qualities of people with healthy self-esteem?
2. What does it mean to have a positive body image?
3. What types of exercise do you enjoy? Why do you enjoy it?
4. Are most teens obsessed with their body image?
5. Do you agree that in order to be loved by others, you have to love yourself first?
Notes: What Influences a Person's Self-Esteem?
1. Puberty and Development: Our body goes through many changes during puberty. These changes, combined with
wanting to feel accepted by our friends, means it can be tempting to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with
that is, not everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.
2. Media Images and Peer Pressure: Our tweens and early teens are a time when we become more aware of celebrities
and media images — as well as how our peers look and how we fit in. We might start to compare ourselves with other
people or media images ("ideals" that are frequently airbrushed). All of this can affect how we feel about ourselves and
our bodies even as we grow into our teens.
3. Families and School: Some parents or coaches might be too focused on looking a certain way or "making weight" for a
sports team. Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize their kids' looks. People also may
experience negative comments and hurtful teasing about the way they look from classmates and peers. Although these
often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect body image and self-esteem.
Self-Esteem Scale – Confidential (Do not turn in nor share with class): Instructions: Please indicate how strongly you
agree or disagree with each statement with one of the following responses:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
2. At times I think I am no good at all.
3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.
5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
6. I certainly feel useless at times.
7. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.
9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
10. I take a positive attitude toward myself.
Scoring:
Items 1,3,4,7,10 are scored as follows:
Strongly Agree = 4 points
Agree = 3 points
Disagree = 2 points
Strongly Disagree = 1 point
Items 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 are reverse scored:
“Strongly Disagree” = 4 points
“Disagree” = 3 points
“Agree” = 2 points
“Strongly Agree” =1 points
Sum scores for all ten items
Higher scores indicate higher self-esteem.
Notes: 6 Tips for Improving Body Image
1. Recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape or size it comes in. Try to focus on how healthy your
body is and the things it can do, not what's wrong with it.
2. Identify which aspects of your appearance you can realistically change and which you can't. Humans, by definition,
are imperfect. It's what makes each of us unique and original! “Real people aren't perfect and perfect people aren't real
(they're usually airbrushed!)".
3. If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can, do this by making goals for yourself. For
example, if you want to get fit, make a plan to exercise every day and eat healthy. Meeting a challenge you set for
yourself is a great way to boost self-esteem!
4. When you hear negative comments coming from within, tell yourself to stop. Try to focus on what's unique and
interesting about yourself.
5. Try building your self-esteem by giving yourself three compliments every day. Every evening think of thigs in your
day that really gave you pleasure. It can be anything from the way the sun felt on your face, the sound of your favorite
band, or the way someone laughed at your jokes. Focus on the positive aspects of your life!
6. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent, counselor, teacher, coach, or relative.
NPA 4 Assignment to Turn In: Goal Setting: Develop either a long or short term goal having to do with your physical,
mental, emotional, or social health. (Refer to your assignment rubric).
An example may be…Do you exercise at least 60 minutes each day?
If not, set a goal for increasing your physical activity in a way that you enjoy.
If yes, set another goal related to your physical, mental, emotional, or social health.
Include the following:
1. Describe you specific healthy goal.
2. List 3 steps that you need to take to complete the goal.
3. List 2 problems that you might arise.
4. Name 2 people or places that you can find help.
5. Come up with a time line for achieving your goal.
6. Will you reward yourself? If yes, how?
NPA 4 Exit Ticket to Turn In:
1. List 2 factors that influence a teen’s self-esteem.
2. List 2 tips for improving one’s body image.