AbstractWe live in a modern society that rejects some individuals whose body shape or size does not conform to the ideologies, values ​​and archetypal beliefs of our modern world. This report investigates how manipulative media convinces preteens and teens that there is only one healthy, acceptable body type. This particular society accepts the body type as the glorified “thin” which goes hand in hand with the weight centered paradigm. However, HAES studies strongly disagree and question these views and beliefs lauded as “HAES proponents generally do not believe that the same narrow weight range or BMI range is maximally healthy for any individual” (W Wayt Gibbs 2005). After analyzing and deconstructing the very popular television series The Biggest Loser, final recommendations were made on how "popular media influences adolescents' behaviors and weight management choices" and on "how these contribute to quality of life and health. life expectancy". Introduction2.1 BackgroundIt is generally agreed in today's society, media propagation potentially places undue pressure on young people. It is believed that the common negative stigma associated with the terms "weight", "overweight", "obese" and their perceived equivalence with a state of health translates into negative or risky decisions and behaviors. This issue is considered significant due to the pervasive and ubiquitous nature of information presentation and consumption. This research is a specific component of the health education program at Palm Beach Currumbin State High School. Its purpose is to identify the presence of significant influence.2.2 PurposeThe purpose of this report is to investigate, analyze and deconstruct a s...... middle of paper .......)http://www. healthyweightnetwork.com/living.htm (Adapted from the book Underage and Overweight: Our Childhood Obesity Crisis – What Every Family Needs to Know, 2005. Copyright 2008, 2004, by Francie M. Berg) The Daily Telegraph, January 18, 2010 http: / /www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/biggest-loser-is-one-big-danger/story-e6freuy9-1225820581999"(New release, 19 April 2010)http://tencorporate.com.au/lib/ pdf /2010TheBiggestLoserTipsTheScales.pdfUnknown, October 15, 2009http://caloriecount.about.com/biggest-loser-debate-b346265Michael P. Levine Sarah K. Murnen http://www.atypon-link.com/GPI/doi/abs/ 10.1521/jscp.2009.28.1.9 Linda Bacon http://www.haescommunity.org/National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia). “Dietary guidelines for children and adolescents in Australia”: http://www.nhmrc.gov .au/publications/synopses/dietsyn.htm