Discussion Topic: Discussion 4: Body ImageDiscussion 4: Body Image
Your Tasks
Task 1- Original Post
Please do the following in your original post:
Explain the influence that body image ideals have on eating disorders and other mental health disorders. (5 points)
Describe tactics for promoting healthy nutrition habits while avoiding an unhealthy concern/ over-obsession with nutrition? (5 points)
Briefly describe ways in which we can improve body image ideals in our society. (5 points)
The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)
Task 2- Peer Response
Respond to at least 2 classmate’s posts. What do you think of their ideas? What would you add to their ideas? Is there something else that should be considered? (10 points)
Grading and Submission
Your initial post and 2 peer response posts are due on Saturday, November 16th by 11:59 PM. Please write your post in the text box (in other words, do not post an outside document). This assignment is worth a total of 30 points, and will be graded based on the overall quality of work. The point system is outlined above and you will be graded based on the attached discussion rubric