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Promoting a positive body image in young people.

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Abstract
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Positive body image is a recent concept that includes several facets, such as the acceptance of one’s body and the ability to take care of it with safe, nurturing methods. The purpose of this article is to explain this concept and its importance, and to review prevention and health promotion interventions that might be effective for its development.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Sante publique (Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France)
Volume
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Vol. 31
Issue
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4
Number of Pages
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507-515
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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0995-3914
DOI
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10.3917/spub.194.0507
Short Title
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Sante Publique
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