For Young Adults, Appearance Matters More than Health, MU Research Suggests (VIDEO)

University of Missouri-Columbia

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MU researchers studied how college-age women view their bodies and how they feel about media messages aimed at women. Based on focus group research findings, the MU team developed an interactive play about body image to encourage frank discussions about conflicting societal messages regarding, weight, values and healthful choices.

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