TUTORIal: Obesity and Eating Disorders

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What is the approximate prevalence of mild obesity?

  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 10%
  • 40% (correct)

Which health issue is little or no association with mental health impairment independent of mediating factors?

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • High BP
  • Obesity (correct)

What BMI value is considered obese?

  • 30+ (correct)
  • 25+
  • 20+
  • 35+

What is the approximate prevalence of overweight?

<p>40% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of men have eating disordered behavior?

<p>5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which eating disorder is associated with chronic use of extreme weight-control behaviors?

<p>Anorexia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of moderate-severe obesity?

<p>10% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the association of eating disordered behavior with physical health impairment?

<p>Little or no association (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is more likely for moderate-severe obesity?

<p>Body dissatisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of eating disordered behavior in women?

<p>10% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mental health impairment is eating disordered behavior associated with?

<p>Anxiety and depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of very low body weight in eating disordered behavior?

<p>Not provided (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Body Dissatisfaction (BD) refer to?

<p>Negative thoughts about body size, shape, muscularity, and weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the adverse effects of Body Dissatisfaction (BD) on mental health?

<p>Strong association with mental health impairment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Eating Disorders (EDB) in obese people compared to normal weight people?

<p>Higher prevalence in obese people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Eating Disorders (EDB) in community samples?

<p>High levels of BD predict high likelihood of EDB (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do psychological interventions for weight loss have inconsistent success in preventing?

<p>Body Dissatisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the significant impacts of weight stigma on mental health?

<p>Higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors can weight stigma lead to?

<p>Extreme dieting, exercise, intentional weight loss attempts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the social impacts of weight stigma?

<p>Impact on education, workplace, relationships, criminal justice system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does weight stigma refer to?

<p>Negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes associated with individuals perceived as fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does weight stigma lead to in healthcare?

<p>Avoidance of healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of weight stigma in the workplace?

<p>Fat people are less likely to be hired, paid less, and less likely to be promoted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of integrated programs for obesity and EDB prevention?

<p>To integrate messages focusing on diet and physical activity with messages to avoid unhealthy preoccupation with body weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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