Does the media influence how men perceive their bodies? Why or why not?
The media can affect the body image of a person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. While some arguments can be made that men in general suffer less societal pressure to look a certain way, they are also bombarded with images of extremely muscular, fit men either being pursued by women, enjoying life's luxuries, or both.
Recall a time when you recognized a false body image in the media. Describe the event and highlight one or more methods the media used to create the unrealistic depiction.
Students should list an interaction with the media where they recognized an unrealistic depiction of body image. Examples may include a TV show they just watched, a magazine they read, or a celebrity site on the Internet. Students should be able to recognize in the example that the body image was either digitally/cosmetically altered or an extreme outlier in body type. Comments from either the media or other users that were negative about a person's appearance is another method students might recognize.
List four symptoms of food borne illness that should cause you to consult a doctor.
Symptoms of food borne illness include high fever (over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit), blood in one's stool, prolonged vomiting, dehydration (evidenced by a decrease in urination and feeling dizzy), and diarrhea lasting more than three days.
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