Summary Of Season 4: Shape Up

Introduction
The video Full House (1990) Season 4: Episode 8 “Shape Up” focuses on a middle age girl named D.J. Tanner, who wants to lose weight for her best friend Kimmy’s pool party. The focus of this video was to inform viewers of the dangerous measures that can come from an unhealthy diet and vigorous exercise. This is explained by D.J.’s behaviour in trying to lose weight, which results in some negative side effects. This video takes us through D.J.’s experiences by providing us with her physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development through her unhealthy weight loss journey. Physical Development
D.J believes she needs to lose weight to look good in front of her friends, which is a self-esteem issue many
D.J. faints after a vigour workout at the gym and not eating for several days. According to Berk & Meyer (2016) numerous years without proper nutrition can lead to malnutrition and cause various behavioural and learning disabilities. Furthermore, Berk & Meyer explains when children are provided with proper nutrition and activity it can aid in the child’s developmental success in school. Consequently, when children have an unhealthy or low nutritional diet this can have several negative impacts on children’s development; for example, physical growth, IQ, lack of attention, and impaired motor coordination (Berk & Meyer,
The director informed the viewers by showing physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development through D.J. experiences. Understanding the importance of development during middle childhood can aid in the well-being of the child. When we provide appropriate supportive environments, this can help the child flourish in all three aspects of development. However, remembering that some children come from low SES backgrounds and may not have the support they need at home, but can be provided with the help of caregivers, teachers, or