hunger motivation Flashcards
satiation
fullness; satisfaction
leptin
satiety hormone
metabolic rate
amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time
set-point theory
assertion that each individual has an ideal body weight, or set point, that is resistant to change
overweight
adult with a BMI between 25 and 29.9
obese
adult with a BMI of 30 or higher
severe obesity
adult with a BMI over 40
Bariatric surgery
type of surgery that modifies the gastrointestinal system to reduce the amount of food that can be eaten and/or limiting how much of the digested food can be absorbed
bulimia nervosa
type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging
Binge eating disorder
type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating and associated distress
Anorexia nervosa
eating disorder characterized by an individual maintaining body weight that is well below average through starvation and/or excessive exercise
distorted body image
individuals view themselves as overweight even though they are not