1. Weight control

3. Experimental starvation experiment
In re-fed stage - gained more weight than they lost

4. Overeating experiment
Trouble returning to original weight
Family history of obesity

5. Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters) squared

7. Distribution of fat Waist-to-hip ratio Weight around waist & abdomen
= most dangerous

8. Set point
Thermostat
Dieting decreases metabolism

9. Genetic factors Obesity tends to run in families
Adopted children VS identical twins

10. Effects of obesity High blood pressure Nonfatal heart disease Diabetes
Gallbladder disease

11. Most effective weight loss
Low-calorie diet & more physical activity

12. Severe weight problems
Anorexia
Bulimia

13. 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

14. Anorexia
Hilde & Bruch
Seen as a way to gain control

15. Bulimia
Binge
Purge
Laxatives

16. Therapy for Anorexia, bulimia, Binge eating
Cognitive behavior therapy