Abstract
Background: Television (TV) shows often establish unhealthy standards for body image in children and adolescents. Even though children can more easily compare themselves to characters in live-action programs than to characters in cartoons, a lack of body type diversity and stigmatizing depictions of obesity in both forms of television can be especially problematic for a young audience. This social stigma may contribute to discrimination and bias towards overweight individuals, which can lead to low-self esteem, poor mental health, and disordered eating. …
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