Ep. 32 Internet Perception vs Reality: Weight Dissatisfaction in Teens
Description
Imagine the mental weight lifted from the shoulders of our adolescent girls once they realize that they are more than the images they see on the internet.
I present a study conducted in Australia, which sheds light on how constant exposure to the internet and social media fuels teenagers' discontent with their body weight and amplifies their quest for perceived thinness. These platforms promote unrealistic beauty standards and can increase body weight dissatisfaction, primarily due to the comparisons teenagers make between their own lives and the ones they see online.
Tune in to learn more about this study and what you can do to help avoid this.
Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again .
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