HLTH101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Dysphonia, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Constant Contact
20 Jul 2016
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Body image consists of perceptions, images, thoughts, attitudes, and emotions: developing a positive body image is an important aspect of psychological wellness and an important component of successful weight management. There are several health risks associated with excess body fat including reduced life expectancy, unhealthy cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and skin problems. The distribution of body fat is an important indicator of health and waist circumference is sometimes used as a marker for current and potential health challenges. Very low levels of body fat can be a threat to wellness including reproductive, circulatory, and immune system disorders. Is a measure of the human body shape, using weight and height of the individual. A negative body image is characterized by dissatisfaction with the body in general or some part of the body in particular. Weight problems are associated with: low self-esteem, negative emotions. The ideal self is based on perfectionist goals and beliefs.
