Weight control
Experimental starvation experiment In re-fed stage - gained more weight than they lost
Overeating experiment Trouble returning to original weight Family history of obesity
Body Mass Index (BMI) Body weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters) squared
Distribution of fat Waist-to-hip ratio Weight around waist & abdomen = most dangerous
Set point Thermostat Dieting decreases metabolism
Genetic factors Obesity tends to run in families Adopted children VS identical twins
Effects of obesity High blood pressure Nonfatal heart disease Diabetes Gallbladder disease
Most effective weight loss Low-calorie diet & more physical activity
Severe weight problems Anorexia Bulimia
Anorexia Not eating Severe weight loss Characteristics Little emotional support from family Sexual abuse & reduced interest in sex Upper-middle or upper class Loss of scalp hair
Anorexia Hilde & Bruch Seen as a way to gain control
Bulimia Binge Purge Laxatives
Therapy for Anorexia, bulimia, Binge eating Cognitive behavior therapy