Body Image in the Primary School

• 80% of primary aged children have been on a diet.
• 75% of 10- to 11-year-olds would like to change their appearance.
• Children as young as 6 are worrying about their shape and size.

Body image is an important aspect of children’s self-esteem and confidence. Unfortunately, many young children are suffering from anxieties about their appearance, which has a harmful effect on their overall mental h...