Dr. Charlotte Markey is back to talk about her new book, Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys! Her book focuses on developing a positive body image for boys aged 12 and above.Dr. Markey is a professor of psychology and director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University. Her main research interest is social influences on eating-related behaviors, such as body image and attempts at weight loss. She emphasizes about 90 percent of our body shape and size are hereditary. A considerable element of consumerism results in people holding themselves to unattainable standards for their bodies. She describes the concept of body neutrality and how it can be a stepping stone towards acceptance, or a more positive body image. Boys spending lots of time in the shower or bathroom is likely a manifestation of their adaptive appearance investment. Parents should ensure that their kids not make investments in their appearance that will permanently alter them in one way or another.Dr. Markey shares tips on what parents can do to help ward off their boys body image issues or problems. These include keeping an eye on their kids, especially regarding poor body image extending to eating disorders and mental health problems.What Youll Learn About Body Image Issues in BoysBoys dissatisfaction with their body How social media and societal norms affect perceptions of body imageHeritability of body size, shape, and heightIndications or hints toward body dissatisfaction in boysHow body neutrality can be tied to body confidence or satisfactionHow helpful or detrimental is adaptive appearance investmentSupplements and the protein mythModeling and talking about masculinityBeing careful in talking about appearance cultureDeveloping a healthy relationship with food, physical activity, and mental healthWe have to be careful how we're modeling and talking about masculinity. Talk to boys when they're upset, like how we would traditionally talk to girls and not constantly suggest that they should be stoic and strong.- Dr. Charlotte Markey// FeatureThis episode was sponsored by KiwiCo.Use code NOURISHED for 30% off your first month.https://www.kiwico.comThe Munch Weekly Newsletterhttps://thenourishedchild.com/themunchweeklyThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceHow to Nourish a Healthy Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-childTNC 122: The Body Image Book for Girls with Charlotte Markeyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/girls-body-imageTNC 103: Puberty, Body Dissatisfaction and Girlshttps://thenourishedchild.com/puberty-body-dissatisfaction-girlsTNC 094: Body Kindness for Kidshttps://thenourishedchild.com/body-kindness-for-kidsBody Image: How to Prevent Issues in Kidshttps://thenourishedchild.com/body-image-prevent-issues-kids// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
