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Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say

A new study suggests people develop unhealthy body perceptions as early as age 7, according to researchers reported in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.
Nearly 300 participants aged 7 to 15 changed their weight perceptions after viewing images of individuals with different BMIs.
Lynda Boothroyd stated that media presenting narrow body ranges affects both adults' and children's body perceptions.
The research concluded that perceptions of body weight adapt from age 7 onward, indicating significant implications for health and well-being.

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