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Body image is an issue that concerns most teenagers -- Body image is an issue that concerns males -- Body image is an issue that concerns African Americans and other minorities -- Body image is not an issue that concerns African American women -- The media are to blame for poor body image in teenagers -- The media are embracing more diverse body types -- Heredity is to blame for body image disorders -- Positive body image begins with good parenting -- Weight-loss surgery is a good option for many obese adolescents -- Weight-loss surgery is not a good option for most obese adolescents -- Plastic surgery can improve body image -- Plastic surgery victimizes women -- Positive body image comes from within.