37 percent worried about their bodies this is a good number to have rise. As long it is being healthy they are worried about and not begin what the mass media desires. The former of the two concerns would lead to long term healthy life style while the last to devastation and sickness before they hit the middle ages zone.
All I know is as a parent we must talk to our children why good nutrition is required and how exercise effects the rest of our life including confidence.
Name: Ally
Comments: Teenagers not only worry about their body, but where they fit in. As for me I am a mature 15 year old who is trying to find her place in the world. I never seem to fit in, so have kids get out and make as many friends as they can. High school is very hard because of all the drama and studying.
Source 1: My personal experiences
Yes high school is a very high pressure time. I think even more so now then when I was there. Seems to me that the mass media (TV shows and music) has a far to strong of grip on our teens. If that grip is broken then the rest would be easier.