Chapter 14: Obesity & Eating Disorders

Question 1

Overweight

Answer 1

having a BMI greater than or equal to 25. It is related to an excessive body weight, not necessarily excessive body fat. Muscle, bone, fat, and water all contribute to body weight.

Question 2

Obesity

Answer 2

a BMI greater than or equal to 30, a condition characterized by excess accumulation of body fat.

Question 3

obesogenic environment

Answer 3

an environment that produces and supports over- weight and obesity.

Question 4

Energy Gap

Answer 4

the difference between calories consumed and calories expended.

Question 5

obesogenic

Answer 5

encourages energy intake and discourages energy expenditure

Question 6

Abdominal Obesity

Answer 6

waist circumference exceeding 35 inches in women or 40 inches in men.

Question 7

Metabolic Syndrome

Answer 7

a cluster of interrelated symptoms, including obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, which together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Question 8

Cognitive restructuring

Answer 8

reducing negative self-talk, increasing positive self-talk, setting reasonable goals, and changing inaccurate beliefs.