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The Dark Side of Weight as a Health Indicator
11:22 - 20:02 (08:40)
Relying solely on weight to determine a person's health can be problematic as it misses the majority of people who have eating disorders but aren't under a certain weight. Additionally, repeated attempts to lose weight can lead to weight gain, which reinforces the cycle of trying to lose weight and is not always an accurate indicator of overall health.
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The common image of someone with an eating disorder is an underweight individual, however, there are many people with higher BMI who struggle with eating disorders and are at risk for severe medical complications.
11:22 - 15:31 (04:09)
Summary
The common image of someone with an eating disorder is an underweight individual, however, there are many people with higher BMI who struggle with eating disorders and are at risk for severe medical complications.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Weight as a Health Indicator
EpisodeEating Disorders
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The use of weight as the sole indicator of eating disorders can overlook a large portion of individuals who suffer from the disorder but do not exhibit physical symptoms.
15:31 - 17:11 (01:39)
Summary
The use of weight as the sole indicator of eating disorders can overlook a large portion of individuals who suffer from the disorder but do not exhibit physical symptoms. A holistic approach that takes into account an individual's thoughts and behaviors about food and exercise is necessary for proper diagnosis.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Weight as a Health Indicator
EpisodeEating Disorders
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The longer a person tries to lose weight through repeated attempts, the steadier the incline in their weight becomes, which reinforces the cycle for trying to lose weight.
17:11 - 20:02 (02:51)
Summary
The longer a person tries to lose weight through repeated attempts, the steadier the incline in their weight becomes, which reinforces the cycle for trying to lose weight.