24 Questions
What is the approximate prevalence of mild obesity?
40%
Which health issue is little or no association with mental health impairment independent of mediating factors?
Obesity
What BMI value is considered obese?
30+
What is the approximate prevalence of overweight?
40%
What percentage of men have eating disordered behavior?
5%
Which eating disorder is associated with chronic use of extreme weight-control behaviors?
Anorexia
What is the prevalence of moderate-severe obesity?
10%
What is the association of eating disordered behavior with physical health impairment?
Little or no association
Which factor is more likely for moderate-severe obesity?
Body dissatisfaction
What is the prevalence of eating disordered behavior in women?
10%
What mental health impairment is eating disordered behavior associated with?
Anxiety and depression
What is the prevalence of very low body weight in eating disordered behavior?
Not provided
What does Body Dissatisfaction (BD) refer to?
Negative thoughts about body size, shape, muscularity, and weight
What are the adverse effects of Body Dissatisfaction (BD) on mental health?
Strong association with mental health impairment
What is the prevalence of Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Eating Disorders (EDB) in obese people compared to normal weight people?
Higher prevalence in obese people
What is the relationship between Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Eating Disorders (EDB) in community samples?
High levels of BD predict high likelihood of EDB
What do psychological interventions for weight loss have inconsistent success in preventing?
Body Dissatisfaction
What are the significant impacts of weight stigma on mental health?
Higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders
What behaviors can weight stigma lead to?
Extreme dieting, exercise, intentional weight loss attempts
What are the social impacts of weight stigma?
Impact on education, workplace, relationships, criminal justice system
What does weight stigma refer to?
Negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes associated with individuals perceived as fat
What does weight stigma lead to in healthcare?
Avoidance of healthcare
What is the impact of weight stigma in the workplace?
Fat people are less likely to be hired, paid less, and less likely to be promoted
What is the goal of integrated programs for obesity and EDB prevention?
To integrate messages focusing on diet and physical activity with messages to avoid unhealthy preoccupation with body weight
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