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This image puts into question why society uses scales to represent the body, and shows the unfair standards women and men are held up to. Negative body image is created because of standards for the body, the presence of comparison between humans, and the lack of knowledge about body image. While body image can be used to promote health, there are far stronger influences present, creating a negative body image, rather than promoting a positive body image. In order to change we must step off the scales and start creating a stronger platform for positive body image by not supporting a media that compares or judges, but promotes the “perfect body” as the one looking in the mirror. In conclusion, this image is showing the power ultimately lies with the individual to change, the way body image is seen. This is even emphasized by the section of the advertisement stating, “Start a Positive Conversation Today.” One’s body can be seen as beautiful and one’s confidence can radiate by having an opportunity to promote those