The Body Project

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Heather D

Lakewood, CA

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The Problem

The problem is clear: Young teens in today's society have serious and heartbreaking body image issues. After reading a teen peer advice website, I discovered just how many young girls (the youngest was ELEVEN), feel self conscious and depressed about their weight. These kinds of thoughts and feelings in children of that age is completely unacceptable, and needs to be handled immediately.

Plan of Action

I would love to create a program where local kids can have a certain meeting place and address issues such as body image, health, self esteem, and fitness. As a part of the program, there will be fun fitness for kids that will inspire them to get up and get moving, basic nutritional guidance, and a discussion part of the meeting.
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Body Image
Eating Disorders
Fitness
Physical and Mental Health
Healthy Living

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