Body Image and Self Esteem

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…others see us can say a lot about our mental and physical well being. If perception is inaccurate (most see themselves as "too fat") it can seriously interfere with the sense of self worth. Conclusions To investigate age changes properly we need to trace the same individuals over time in longitudinal studies. Nevertheless, in the main and with very few exceptions, we can conclude that adults, especially women, show considerable body dissatisfaction and weight concern.