Obesity
What is Obesity?
A chronic disease, characterized by the abnormal or excessive buildup of body fat that can negatively affect physical, mental and metabolic health as well as overall quality of life.
List 2 factors that can affect Body Image.
Social
Familial
Culture
Gender
What is common misconception about obese individuals that is perpetuated by the media?
Obese individuals are lazy, unmotivated, lack self-control
when healthcare providers hold negative views of obese individuals and treat them inadequately and unfairly -- what is this called?
Weight Discrimination
A socially constructed image of the ultimate form of attractiveness influenced by culture and the media.
Ideal Body Type
what is the relationship between social media and body image?
the more time we spend on social media the worse we begin to feel about our bodies
Sam's BMI is 36.3. What class of BMI is Sam in?
Class 2 Obesity
A mental health condition where a person becomes intensely preoccupied with perceived flaws to the point of obsession. Can lead to intense dieting and exercising.
Body Dysmorphia
What is an issue associated with the body positivity movement?
Many people interpret body positivity to mean all body sizes are equally healthy and this can lead to obese individuals not seeking medical treatment they might need.
What is the tool used to classify body weight and why is it controversial?
BMI; does NOT apply to all individuals and it can be difficult to differentiate muscle mass from body fat
What is another body type that can lead to serious health complications (other than obesity) that is not mentioned as much in the media?
Underweight
What is the body positivity movement?
A movement that aims to promote an inclusive and positive view of all body types.
Julian has a BMI of 32, but he doesn't have diabetes, high blood pressure or any cardiovascular problems and is otherwise relatively healthy. What is this condition called?
Metabolically Healthy Obesity (MHO)
Name one country/culture/ethnicity whose views of an "ideal" or "perfect" body type differ from western culture.
East Asia - very petite
Polynesian - larger body type, especially females
Other?
What is the name of the training program created to help educate healthcare professionals about weight stigma, discrimination and how to respectfully and sensitively manage obesity?
Calibre Training Program