What happens in anorexia nervosa?
A person refuses to eat, eats very little, or over-exercises
What can underweight people feel most of the time?
Tired, weak, or without energy
Name two eating disorders.
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia
What is the BMI range for normal weight?
18.5–24.9
What is glucose?
A type of sugar in the blood used for energy
What BMI range means a person is overweight?
25–29.9
What happens in bulimia?
A person eats a lot and then vomits or takes laxatives
What BMI number means a person is obese?
30.0 or higher
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What disease happens when glucose in the blood is too high?
Diabetes mellitus
Which organ makes insulin?
Pancreas
What physical problems can underweight people have?
Hair loss, feeling cold, or heart problems
Which hormone controls glucose levels in the body?
Insulin
What is malnutrition?
A lack of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the diet
True or False – People with anorexia eat a lot of food every day.
False
True or False – People with bulimia are afraid of becoming overweight.
True
True or False – All thin people are unhealthy.
False
Can underweight people die if they keep losing weight?
Yes
Calculate BMI: 25kg - 1m
25
What can happen to bones if a person is underweight for a long time?
They may not be strong enough
What BMI number means a person is underweight?
Below 18.5
What can cause malnutrition?
Not eating enough healthy food, illness, or drug addiction
What organ is located behind the stomach?
Pancreas
CALCULATE BMI: 120kg - 2m
30
What is the healthy way our body uses glucose?
For energy