PSY BEH 138H Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Binge Eating Disorder, Cortisol, Adipose Tissue
13 Sep 2017
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What is obesity: body mass index (bmi) Weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m) Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes: high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (cvd, breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma. Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (i. e. , heartburn) Contributors to obesity: genetics/biology and medical conditions, poor nutrition and eating habits, kids are being target for processed foods, candy, sweets, food, processed food is much more economic, and less time consuming, availability. Some fresh produce markets are far and are less accessible. Lack of physical exercise: psychosocial factors, clinicians must address psychosocial factors when working with families and set appropriate treatment goals. Snacking and binging; more eating after 6pm: eat out more often; eat more in groups. Larger bites: have larger proportions, preference for high-fat and sweet foods; high-calorie drinks, may lie about food, or hoard it in their rooms.
