PSYU3399 obesity, EDB Flashcards
1
Q
How has prevalence of obesity changed in the last 30 years?
A
It increased rapidly but has bee levelling off. Overweight 40%, mild obesity 30% and moderate to severe obese 10%
2
Q
What adverse effects is body dissatisfaction associated with?
A
Physical: none of its own
Mental: strong association with mental health impairment
3
Q
What group of people have highest body dissatisfaction? How does this intersect with Eating disordered behaviour?
A
Obese people. When BD is high the likelihood of EDB is very high. Mediates the rel between obesity and mental health impairment.
