27. Obesity and Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Define
Eating disorder
A
a serious mental health condition that involves an unhealthy relationship with food
2
Q
Definition
a serious mental health condition that involves an unhealthy relationship with food
A
Eating disorder
3
Q
What is the mean BMI of adult Australians?
A
27.1
4
Q
What are the assumptions of the cause of obesity?
A
Energy in > energy out
Overeating
Physical inactivity
5
Q
What percentage of people maintain their weight loss?
A
~20%
6
Q
Why do we need to be careful when promoting weight loss?
A
Increases th risk for eating disorders
7
Q
What are the shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders?
A
Intense feelings of body dissatisfaction
Engagement in unhealthy weight control behaivours
i.e. binging and purging, laxative and diet pill abuse
