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2014: 5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image by Maryann Jacobsen with Real Mom Nutrition on Puberty

Dec 29, 2023

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Maryann Jacobsen, an expert on nurturing a healthy body image in girls during puberty, discusses the importance of understanding and respecting appetite signals. She empowers girls to honor their bodies' needs, helping them navigate peer pressure and media stereotypes. By cultivating a positive body image, girls can grow the way nature intended.

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Parents should understand that weight gain and increased appetite are normal during puberty and reassure girls that their bodies are undergoing natural development.

Instead of restricting portions, parents should teach girls to honor appetite signals and listen to their bodies, promoting a healthier relationship with food and balanced growth.

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Girls and Puberty

During puberty, girls may develop poor body image due to changes in their bodies. It is important for parents to understand that weight gain and increases in appetite are normal during this time. Girls need to be reassured that their bodies are going through a natural process of development. By talking openly about the unique features of each girl's body and explaining that all bodies are different, parents can help their daughters develop a healthier outlook on their bodies and avoid comparing themselves to others.

Introduction

5min

The 5 Common Mistakes That Harm a Girl's Body Image During Puberty

5min

Teaching Girls to Trust Their Appetite Signals and Cultivate a Positive Body Image

4min

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Episode 2014:

Maryann Jacobsen's insights on nurturing a healthy body image in girls during puberty are invaluable. She emphasizes understanding and respecting appetite signals, empowering girls to honor their bodies' needs. This approach fosters self-trust and autonomy, equipping them to navigate peer pressure and media stereotypes, and cultivate a positive body image.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/girls-body-image/

Quotes to ponder:

"Girls need to know that weight gain and increases in appetite are normal and to be expected during puberty."

"Honoring internal signals during eating helps girls not only embrace their bodies but to grow the way nature intended."

Episode references:

The role of media literacy in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: A systematic review - PubMed: The role of media literacy in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: A systematic review

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