3.2: PHYSIOLOGICAL CHALLENGES (EATING) Flashcards
Refers to the perception of the physical aspect of the self
Body Image
Factors that affect body image
Self-esteem and choice of lifestyle
True or False: Body image is largely associated with feelings.
True
A state of body wherein you have too much body fat
Obesity
Formula for Body Mass Index (BMI)
weight (lb.) / height (in.)^2 x 703
BMI if result is below 18.5
Underweight
BMI for Healthy Body
18.5-24.9
BMI for Overweight
25-29.9
BMI for Obese
30-39.9
BMI for Morbidly Obese
40
What is the weight status of a person whose BMI is 20?
Healthy
What is the weight status of a person whose BMI is 35?
Obese
What is the weight status of a person whose BMI is 17.5?
Underweight
What is the weight status of a person whose BMI is 41?
Morbidly Obese
What is the weight status of a person whose BMI is 23?
Healthy
Risk and Casual Factors in Obesity
- Genes
- Appetite and Weight Regulation Hormones
- Sociocultural Influences
- Family Influences
- Stress and “Comfort Food”
(GAS FROM SOMEWHERE)
Effects of Obesity
- Heart Problems
- Hypertension
- Sleeping Difficulties
- Breathing Problems
- Emotional Problems
- Poor Self-Esteem
(HAS HEATHER SEEN BRIAN’S EMU’S PORRIDGE?) - Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD
- Eating Disorders
- Other Psychological Disorders
(AFTER DECEMBER, OPHELIA EATS OTHER)
Treatments for Obesity
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Medications
- Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgery
Conditions with extreme disturbances in eating habits
Eating Disorders
3 Types of Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge-Eating Disorder
A lack of appetite induced by nervousness
Anorexia Nervosa
Why do people with anorexia feel nervous?
From the fear of gaining weight
True or False: Anorexia individuals feel fulfilled by weight loss.
True
Condition wherein one undergoes extreme physical activities to keep one from gaining weight
Anorexia Nervosa
True or False: Anorexia is more common in girls.
True
Those with this ED have a skewed perception of their body image
Anorexia