All faculty members are role models to their students .
If students overhear their teachers criticizing their own bodies or observe them adhering to the newest fad diet, it reinforces this behavior in the students. Encourage faculty to explore their thoughts about their own bodies and behaviors surrounding food and exercise. Do not tolerate teasing of any kind . Just as it is inappropriate unkind to make a racial or religious slur, the same is true for body size and shape. You may want to consider developing a school policy to enforce a teasing free environment.