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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of men have eating disordered behavior?

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

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

    <p>Anorexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of moderate-severe obesity?

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

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

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

    Which factor is more likely for moderate-severe obesity?

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

    What is the prevalence of eating disordered behavior in women?

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

    What mental health impairment is eating disordered behavior associated with?

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

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

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

    What does Body Dissatisfaction (BD) refer to?

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

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

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

    What behaviors can weight stigma lead to?

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

    What are the social impacts of weight stigma?

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

    What does weight stigma lead to in healthcare?

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

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