Body Fat And Eating Disorders Research Paper
Body Fat and Eating Disorders Paper
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Marlys Eggum
November 11, 2012
Body composition is made up of different types of tissue such as lean tissue, muscle, bone, and organs, which are metabolically active and fat tissue that is inactive. Wiley points out that, “Where you store your fat affects the health risks associated with having too much. Fat is located under the skin, called subcutaneous fat, carries less risk than fat that is deposited around the organs in the abdomen, called visceral fat” (Wiley, 2006).
Genes play a role in where you store your fat, such as apple shape body types store fat in the stomach area, which can contribute to heart …show more content…
For example over weight, individuals generally have low self-esteem, depression, social isolation, and thoughts of suicide. Physically, over weight people are at risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, respiratory problems, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, menstrual irregularities, and cancer. Obese women are at risk of endometrium, breast, cervix, and ovary cancer. Obese men are at risk of colorectal and prostate …show more content…
American Psychological Association suggest that “Research has found that individuals with anorexia nervosa have a mortality rate 18 times higher than peers who don’t have eating disorders” (American Psychological Association, 2011). Some physical problems associated with anorexia include anemia, constipation, osteoporosis, and damage of the heart and brain because the lack of nutrients in the body. Furthermore, bulimia can result in sore throat, tooth decay, acid reflux, and heart attacks. In addition, people with binge eating disorders are at risk of high blood pressure, mental disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease the body is not made for the mistreatment of eating disorders. Overtime, eating disorders, if left untreated may lead to severe health problems and may be life
SCI/241
Marlys Eggum
November 11, 2012
Body composition is made up of different types of tissue such as lean tissue, muscle, bone, and organs, which are metabolically active and fat tissue that is inactive. Wiley points out that, “Where you store your fat affects the health risks associated with having too much. Fat is located under the skin, called subcutaneous fat, carries less risk than fat that is deposited around the organs in the abdomen, called visceral fat” (Wiley, 2006).
Genes play a role in where you store your fat, such as apple shape body types store fat in the stomach area, which can contribute to heart …show more content…
For example over weight, individuals generally have low self-esteem, depression, social isolation, and thoughts of suicide. Physically, over weight people are at risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, respiratory problems, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, menstrual irregularities, and cancer. Obese women are at risk of endometrium, breast, cervix, and ovary cancer. Obese men are at risk of colorectal and prostate …show more content…
American Psychological Association suggest that “Research has found that individuals with anorexia nervosa have a mortality rate 18 times higher than peers who don’t have eating disorders” (American Psychological Association, 2011). Some physical problems associated with anorexia include anemia, constipation, osteoporosis, and damage of the heart and brain because the lack of nutrients in the body. Furthermore, bulimia can result in sore throat, tooth decay, acid reflux, and heart attacks. In addition, people with binge eating disorders are at risk of high blood pressure, mental disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease the body is not made for the mistreatment of eating disorders. Overtime, eating disorders, if left untreated may lead to severe health problems and may be life