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Studies have found that females tend to think more about their body shape and endorse thinner figures than men even into old age.

When female undergraduates were exposed to depictions of thin women their body satisfaction decreased, but rose when exposed to larger models.

In addition, many women engage in fat talk ( speaking negatively about the weight-related size / shape of one's body ), a behavior that has been associated with weight dissatisfaction, body surveillance, and body shame.

In addition, women who overhear others using fat talk may also experience an increase in body dissatisfaction and guilt.

As a result, women may experience concerns related to body image in a number of different ways and from a variety of sources.