eating disorders

What are the four components of body image?

• Perceptual – see

• Affective – feel

• Cognitive – think

• Behavioural – behave

Name three main types of eating disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder

What are key risks of Anorexia Nervosa?

Anaemia, immune issues, infertility, death

What behaviours are common in Bulimia Nervosa?

Binge eating, purging (vomiting, excessive exercise, drug misuse)

Give examples of disordered eating behaviours.

Skipping meals, extreme dieting, supplement misuse, diet pill use

Why is waist circumference a better indicator of obesity risk than BMI?

It correlates more directly with visceral fat and related health risks.

Which two hormones play key roles in obesity?

Leptin (appetite suppression) & Ghrelin (stimulates hunger)

What is metabolic syndrome?

A cluster of conditions linked to obesity

Why is visceral fat dangerous?

It acts as an endocrine organ, releasing inflammatory markers that increase disease risk

What is the most effective approach to weight control?

diet + exercise