Download or read book Social Media Disordered Eating and Evidence to Support a Weight Neutral Approach to Health Promotion An Infographic written by Amanda Marie Allen and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several social and environmental factors have been found to contribute to the experience of body dissatisfaction and engagement in dieting for the purposes of intentional weight loss. These factors are associated with the development of more severe forms of disordered eating behaviors and eating disorders. Therefore, the identification and reduction of such factors in adolescence and young adulthood may decrease future incidence of eating disorder diagnoses. Thus, a practical step to take in the prevention of eating disorders would be to alter the social environment, which this project aims to do by facilitating the abandonment of discourse related to "diet culture" on social media, in favor of a weight-neutral approach to health promotion. Americans of all ages use social media as a source of health, fitness, and lifestyle-related content. This content influences people's perceptions of their bodies in comparison to a societally imposed "ideal" and has the power to affect what one considers to be "health promoting" behaviors, especially among younger audiences. The weight-neutral paradigm is an evidence-based approach to health promotion which refrains from using body weight or shape as indicators of health or physical fitness. Instead, it promotes health and body satisfaction by rejecting food rules, promoting self-trust and self-compassion in eating intuitively, focusing on what the body can do rather than how it looks, and celebrating a variety of healthy body weights, shapes, sizes, and compositions.

Download or read book Digital Technology Eating Behaviors and Eating Disorders written by David Šmahel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “After decades of research on dysfunctional eating and lack of physical activity, research attention has finally turned to the role of digital technology in eating behaviors and eating disorders. This timely volume offers a thoughtful and wide collection of chapters discussing the possible effects of digital technologies, from those enhancing healthy eating behaviors to those that encourage disordered eating. Highly recommended for both professionals and scholars.” Prof. Giuseppe Riva, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy. This book examines in depth the multifaceted roles of digital technologies in the eating behaviors and eating disorders. Coverage reflects a broad theoretical and empirical knowledge of current trends in digital technology use in health behaviors, and their risks and benefits affecting wellbeing, with focus on eating behaviors and eating disorders. The authors use both qualitative and quantitative data to focus on the digital lived experiences of people and their eating related behaviors. Among the topics covered: The quality of eating-oriented information online Technology, body image, and disordered eating Eating-oriented online groups Using mobile technology in eating behaviors Usage of digital technology among people with eating disorders What healthcare professionals should know about digital technologies and eating disorders Technology-based prevention and treatment programs for eating disorders A potential source of discussion and debate in various fields across the social sciences, the health sciences, and psychology, Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders will be especially useful to students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in the fields of eating behaviors and eating disorders.

Download or read book Digital Media as a Self management Tool for Young Women at Risk of Eating Disorders written by Lola Xie and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young women with eating disorders (EDs) are vulnerable to various negative impacts on their social, emotional, and physical development, as well as their overall quality of life. The exploration of how they utilize social media to communicate about their EDs has become a topic of increasing interest. Existing literature predominantly focuses on the adverse effects of social media use on ED pathology, such as the promotion of harmful body images or the development of unhealthy relationships with food. Nevertheless, this dissertation explores an alternative approach by analyzing the potential of social media as a self-management tool for young women in ED recovery, exploring how social media can empower them to seek information, establish supportive networks, and express themselves. To comprehensively understand the role of social media in health management and health promotion, I conducted two studies. The first study involved interviews with 19 women in ED recovery, who highlighted the critical role of social media as a self-management tool. Through social media, these individuals had gained knowledge about their conditions, formed supportive communities, and developed their own narratives of ED and recovery. Additionally, the continuous practice of digital pruning, a proactive approach to curating one's social media experiences for improved mental health outcomes, enhanced self-efficacy in using social media as a health management tool, thus motivating individuals to maintain their recovery. In the second study, I specifically focused on the narratives constructed by ED patients and further examined the persuasive power of these narratives among a broader population. The aim was to assess their impact on reducing ED stigma, fostering positive food attitudes, enhancing self-care efficacy, and promoting self-care behaviors. The findings from the second study indicated that the effectiveness of persuasive messages varied among individuals with different levels of ED risks. Participants at higher risks of ED found narrative messages more beneficial, while those at lower risks found them overwhelming. In summary, the first study aims to shed light on the crucial role of social media as a self-management tool. It highlighted how social media platforms provided them with knowledge, support, and a platform for self-expression in their recovery journey. This knowledge can motivate individuals to sustain their recovery. In the second study, the focus was on examining the narratives constructed by ED patients and their persuasive power in a broader context. This research aimed to understand how these narratives could reduce ED stigma, promote positive attitudes toward food, and encourage self-care efficacy and behaviors. The findings revealed that the effectiveness of these persuasive messages varied depending on individuals' levels of ED risk. This understanding can aid in tailoring interventions and supporting specific individuals based on their needs and risk levels. Overall, both studies contribute valuable insights into the potential of social media and narrative messages in supporting ED recovery and promoting well-being. Theoretical and practical implications derived from both studies were extensively discussed, shedding light on the significance of social media as a tool for ED recovery and offering insights for future research and practical interventions in this field.

Download or read book Obesity Eating Disorders and the Media written by Karin Eli and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do the media represent obesity and eating disorders? How are these representations related to one another? And how do the news media select which scientific findings and policy decisions to report? Multi-disciplinary in approach, Obesity, Eating Disorders and the Media presents critical new perspectives on media representations of obesity and eating disorders, with analyses of print, online, and televisual media framings. Exploring abjection and alarm as the common themes linking media framings of obesity and eating disorders, Obesity, Eating Disorders and the Media shows how the media similarly position these conditions as dangerous extremes of body size and food practice. The volume then investigates how news media selectively cover and represent science and policy concerning obesity and eating disorders, with close attention to the influence of pre-existing framings alongside institutional and moral agendas. A rich, comprehensive analysis of media framings of obesity and eating disorders - as embodied conditions, complex disorders, public health concerns, and culturally significant phenomena - this volume will be of interest to scholars and students across the social sciences and all those interested in understanding cultural aspects of obesity and eating disorders.

Download or read book Investing in the Health and Well Being of Young Adults written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Download or read book The Health Journey of College Women with Eating Disorder Behaviors written by Elizabeth Eikey and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College can be a stressful time for students. During this transitional phase, many young women face new challenges, including unique social and academic stressors, which increase the risk of developing eating disorders and eating disorder behaviors. In fact, it is estimated that 7% to 18% of college women screen positive for eating disorders. College women are also increasingly using mobile health applications for diet, physical activity, and weight loss (weight loss apps) even when weight loss may be unnecessary. These apps support dieting and promote the thin ideal, which are related to the development of eating disorders. Thus, the combination of the college environment and use of weight loss apps may further exacerbate eating disorder behaviors among this population. However, the usage and consequences of weight loss apps in the context of eating disorders is not well known. Some aspects of weight loss apps may be helpful for eating disorder recovery while others may inhibit recovery and even harm users. Significant research exists on weight loss apps and the quantification of health behaviors, known as the quantified self, in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). However, most of these studies view weight loss apps as a positive influence on users and a way to combat the obesity epidemic in the United States. While the negative effects of social media and pro-eating disorder communities have been well studied, this research tends to ignore the potential negative implications of weight loss apps. In terms of positive use and impact, research tends to focus on online eating disorder support communities and treatment apps and often neglects potential positive aspects of non-eating disorder specific technologies, such as weight loss apps. In this dissertation study, I address these limitations in existing research by conducting a qualitative study, which includes think-aloud exercises and semi-structured interviews, with college women with eating disorder behaviors. The bulk of this research rests on the main study, which aims to understand the usage and unintended consequences of weight loss apps among this population. Through this research, I provide an understanding of why college women with eating disorder behaviors use weight loss apps, descriptions of how weight loss apps are used, and descriptions of unintended negative and positive consequences. This dissertation study is important because it is among the first research to consider the role of weight loss apps in the context of eating disorders. Findings from this research contribute to our understanding of eating disorders and app design. Specifically, I present a conceptual understanding of an individuals health journey, which includes the changing nature of app use and the mutual influence between an individual and technology. Then I provide an identification of problematic aspects of design, which challenges the current narrative about weight loss apps. Based on problematic aspects of design, I make design suggestions, which are important for designing future weight loss apps and other similar health technologies to focus more on promoting healthy behaviors. This research emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in how we think about and design for health within apps.

Download or read book A social identity analysis of disordered eating behaviour written by Tegan Llawella Cruwys and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the developed world, rates of disordered eating are increasing. Formal eating disorders, unhealthy dieting and obesity have all been escalating over the last forty years. Various theoretical models have been proposed to explain this increase. Sociocultural models have drawn attention to features of the social environment, such as the cultural value placed on thinness for women (causing body dissatisfaction, and subsequently, weight-loss attempts), or the hyperavailability of energy dense foods and energy-saving technologies (causing obesity). Individualistic models have identified a variety of genetic and personality factors, such as perfectionism, low self-esteem and thin-ideal intemalisation, that increase vulnerability to disordered eating. However, these two approaches to disordered eating are currently a) incompatible, and b) unable to account for the evidence of social influence in eating behaviour. In this thesis, I propose a social identity analysis of disordered eating behaviour. This conceptualisation is able to parsimoniously incorporate previous findings by attending to the mechanism through which sociocultural phenomena are represented psychologically (via self-categorisation). Across 10 studies and 5 empirical chapters, evidence is presented for this social identity analysis. Firstly, a Dieting Intentions Scale is developed and validated in four studies, such that future dieting behaviour may be adequately measured as a dependent variable in the research. Secondly, two experiments demonstrate that the perception of shared psychological group membership is a necessary condition for social influence in eating behaviour. Thirdly, three studies show that the predictors of dieting intentions are context-dependent, and are determined by an individual's salient self-categorisations. Fourthly and finally, one experiment tests the applicability of the social identity analysis of social influence in a clinical population. The thesis has implications for social-psychological theory, in extending and testing the social identity approach, particularly in the health domain. However, it has greater implications for clinical-psychological theory, in questioning the biomedical model of eating pathology and suggesting new strategies for modifying and preventing disordered eating behaviour. Overall, this thesis provides a strong case for the relevance of the social identity approach to health generally, and eating behaviour in particular.

Download or read book Weight Bias written by Kelly D. Brownell and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2005-08-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discrimination based on body shape and size remains commonplace in today's society. This important volume explores the nature, causes, and consequences of weight bias and presents a range of approaches to combat it. Leading psychologists, health professionals, attorneys, and advocates cover such critical topics as the barriers facing obese adults and children in health care, work, and school settings; how to conceptualize and measure weight-related stigmatization; theories on how stigma develops; the impact on self-esteem and health, quite apart from the physiological effects of obesity; and strategies for reducing prejudice and bringing about systemic change.

Download or read book consumingitall Understanding The Complex Relationship Between Media Consumption And Eating Behaviors written by Stephanie L. Albert and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescents spend almost nine hours a day engaging with media. As a result, they are confronted with large amounts of obesogenic content that shapes their understanding of what are normal and acceptable eating behaviors. Utilizing primary data collected from a sample of 4,838 low-income, racially and ethnically diverse middle school students in Los Angeles County, I studied the effects of different types of media use (i.e., social media, TV/movies/videos, gaming, music, Internet) on dietary patterns and weight outcomes. I assessed (1) whether those effects were mediated by individual-level health behaviors (i.e., snacking while consuming media, sleep duration, physical activity); and (2) whether it was possible to buffer the deleterious effects of media consumption on eating behaviors by associating with friends who are perceived to place importance on eating healthfully, friends who are perceived to be dieters, or by having classmates who eat more healthfully, or by having classmates who are on average slim. I also examined social media specifically and assessed whether the effects on dietary behaviors were exacerbated for individuals who perceive themselves to be overweight or are trying to lose weight. In this way, I was able to gain a clearer picture of the social and environmental determinants of obesity risk in adolescents. I found that media consumption is consequential to the diet of middle school students. This was a robust finding. Independent of health behaviors, friends, classmates, weight status, and dieting behaviors, media consumption was associated with poor eating outcomes. Media consumption generally results in greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, junk food and fast food and less consumption of fruits and vegetables. Strong support emerged that snacking on junk food while consuming media complements other unhealthful eating behaviors. There was relatively weak evidence that sleep duration or physical activity explained the relationship between media consumption and eating behaviors. Furthermore, I looked at contextual factors and showed that friend and classmate behaviors matter independent of media consumption. That is, one's social networks contribute to poor dietary behaviors. Finally, I examined social media use specifically and found that it was associated with poor dietary behaviors for both males and females. There was also weak evidence to suggest dieting buffers the deleterious effects of social media on eating behaviors for males. But more importantly, weight-related concerns and weight control behaviors served to restrain consumption of excess discretionary calories that come from things like sugar-sweetened beverages, junk food and fast food independent of social media consumption. Understanding and addressing determinants of eating behaviors is of critical importance. In a complex society where youth are confronted with obesogenic content in media, peer influences, and other socio-ecological factors, it is no wonder that obesity among young people is a complex and difficult issue to address. It will not be until more multi-level and well-informed public health efforts are implemented that any real change can be made in the eating behaviors and health outcomes of our youth. If this does not happen, it is unlikely that we will be able to halt or reverse the obesity epidemic among youth.

Download or read book Education Disordered Eating and Obesity Discourse written by John Evans and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating less, exercising more and losing weight seem the obvious solution for the oncoming 'obesity epidemic'. Rarely, however, is thought given to how these messages are interpreted and whether they are in fact inherently healthy. ""Education, Disordered Eating and Obesity Discourse"" investigates how 'body centred talk' about weight, fat, food and exercise is recycled in schools, enters educational processes, and impacts on the identities and health of young people. Drawing on the experiences of young women who have developed eating disorders and research on international school curricula and.

Download or read book Connections written by Lee Sproull and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connections is an accessible guide to the promise and the pitfalls of this latest phase of the computer revolution.

Download or read book WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Fat Studies Reader written by Esther Rothblum and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2010 Distinguished Publication Award from the Association for Women in Psychology Winner of the 2010 Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Edited Volume in Women’s Studies from the Popular Culture Association A milestone anthology of fifty-three voices on the burgeoning scholarly movement—fat studies We have all seen the segments on television news shows: A fat person walking on the sidewalk, her face out of frame so she can't be identified, as some disconcerting findings about the "obesity epidemic" stalking the nation are read by a disembodied voice. And we have seen the movies—their obvious lack of large leading actors silently speaking volumes. From the government, health industry, diet industry, news media, and popular culture we hear that we should all be focused on our weight. But is this national obsession with weight and thinness good for us? Or is it just another form of prejudice—one with especially dire consequences for many already disenfranchised groups? For decades a growing cadre of scholars has been examining the role of body weight in society, critiquing the underlying assumptions, prejudices, and effects of how people perceive and relate to fatness. This burgeoning movement, known as fat studies, includes scholars from every field, as well as activists, artists, and intellectuals. The Fat Studies Reader is a milestone achievement, bringing together fifty-three diverse voices to explore a wide range of topics related to body weight. From the historical construction of fatness to public health policy, from job discrimination to social class disparities, from chick-lit to airline seats, this collection covers it all. Edited by two leaders in the field, The Fat Studies Reader is an invaluable resource that provides a historical overview of fat studies, an in-depth examination of the movement’s fundamental concerns, and an up-to-date look at its innovative research.

Download or read book Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.

Download or read book Debating Obesity written by E. Rich and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together critical perspectives on some of the recent claims associated with the obesity crisis. It develops both theoretical and conceptual arguments around the obesity debate, as well as taking a more practical focus in terms of implications for the health professions to outline an agenda for a 'critical weight studies'.

Download or read book Social Determinants of Health and Well being Among Young People written by World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is the latest addition to a series of reports on young people's health by the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. It presents findings from the 2009/2010 survey on the demographic and social influences on the health of young people aged 11, 13 and 15 years in 39 countries and regions in the WHO European Region and North America. Responding to the survey, the young people described their social context (relations with family, peers and school), physical and mental health, health behaviours (patterns of eating, tooth brushing and physical activity) and risk behaviours (use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis, sexual behaviour, fighting and bullying)."--Book cover.

Download or read book FAO Challenges and Opportunities in a Global World written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated volume identifies the challenges and opportunities facing food and agriculture in the context of the 2030 Agenda, presents solutions for a more sustainable world and shows how FAO has been working in recent years to support its Member Nations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.