CHAPTER 11.4: Problematic Eating

Question 1

what are some reasons for the rise in obesity?

Answer 1

• highly palatable foods (lots of salt, fat, high in energy but not nutrients)
• constant supply of food (no shortages)
• food diversity gives incentive to eat (dont get sick of foods)

Question 2

what is anorexia nervosa?

Answer 2

excessive fear of weight gain, refusal to eat. have a distorted sense of their body (body dysmorphia) and are in denial of consequences of their very low weight.

Question 3

what is bulimia nervosa?

Answer 3

ED that cycles between these three periods:
1. starving
2. binge eating
3. purging food

characterized by their impulsiveness and awareness of their disturbing behavior