Body image of 4-8 year old girls at the outset of their first artistic gymnastics class

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This article examines the level of body dissatisfaction among young girls who enroll in their first gymnastic class. The authors, comparing body image of girls enrolling in gymnastic classes to girls not enrolling, conclude body images do not differ among groups, casting doubt on the notion that girls who are dissatisfied with their bodies tend to enroll in gymnastic classes.

Gymnastics

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A longitudinal examination of patterns in girls' weight concerns and body dissatisfaction from ages 5 to 9 years

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This article examines patterns among 5 to 9 year old girls regarding eating habits, attitudes toward weight, and body dissatisfaction. The authors, assessing 182 girls, maintain weight concerns and body dissatisfaction was consistent over time and predicted eating attitudes and the likelihood of dieting at age 9.

Food and nutrition, Food habits

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Internalization of ideal body shapes in 9-12 year old girls

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This article addresses body dissatisfaction in girls between the ages of 9 and 12. The authors maintain young girls internalize the thin ideal of body promoted by media and cultural attitudes which results in body dissatisfaction.

Public affairs, Health aspects, Social aspects, Leanness

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