Take steps to counter poor self-esteem and body image in overweight children

Children who are overweight in adolescence could benefit from the promotion of self-esteem and body-positive images during their earlier years, according to a new study from Imperial College. Both girls and boys who are unhappy with their appearance and suffer low self-esteem at age 14 are more likely to have mental health difficulties at age... Read moreThe post Take steps to counter poor self-esteem and body image in overweight children appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Addiction and mental health Obesity and nutrition body image self-esteem Young people Source Type: news