Maintaining a Healthy Body Composition and Body Image Assignment
Corey begins to realize he has a problem. He calls the National Eating Disorders Association's hotline at 1-800-931-2237 to ask for advice. Corey is told he has made the first step, admitting he needs help, but there is a long road ahead. The mentor tells him he should reach out to those he trusts, as he will need their support. He should also include physical and emotional professional support. His team can help him decide if he needs an inpatient treatment plan. His doctor or therapist can also help find a group to attend or a treatment center he can check into. What steps should Corey take to become healthy? Check all that apply. Attend group meetings. Tell his parents he is fine. Ask for support. Watch fitness shows on TV. Assemble a team of professionals.
- Attend group meetings. - Ask for support. - Assemble a team of professionals.
If Corey continues purging and over-exercising, he will increase his chances for long-term physical damage. Which problems could Corey face?
- abnormal bowel functioning - dehydration - seizure - fatigue
Participating in sports can be a great way for teens to remain healthy and active. But sports teams are a small-scale version of society, consisting of people with the same concerns and issues as the rest of society. Just as teens will compare themselves to an image on TV, athletes will also make unhealthy body comparisons in sports environments. These comparisons can be to professional athletes, competitors, or teammates. Some sports, such as gymnastics, wrestling, figure skating, and boxing, require a certain look or to be in a certain weight class, pressuring athletes toward eating disorders. Teens may look up to athletes and want to emulate or copy them. Which physical attributes may cause some teens to establish a negative body image? Check all that apply. endurance broad chest petite body composition competitive spirit thin waist
- broad chest - petite body composition - thin waist
Corey is attempting to drop his weight for an upcoming event. He decides to turn to some of the drastic behaviors he has heard discussed in the locker room to try to make weight. What steps might Corey take that can be characteristic of bulimia nervosa? Choose all that apply. increasing protein in his diet exercising excessively self-inducing vomiting taking a large amount of laxatives taking performance enhancing supplements
- exercising excessively - self-inducing vomiting - taking a large amount of laxatives
High school wrestling demands that to be competitive, athletes have a lean body build. To meet these standards, some wrestlers will engage in abnormal eating and exercise behaviors. Corey's coach has told him it is important to compete against last year's state champion. He is told he needs to meet the guidelines for the middle-weight class. Right now he is a few pounds heavy. Corey has heard talk in the locker room about some of his teammates fasting, purging, restricting their fluid intake, and conducting extra-intense workouts. Corey is feeling pressure that affects his body image in a negative way. Where is this pressure coming from? Check all that apply. counselors his coach advertising other athletes his friends his teammates
- his coach - other athletes - his teammates
Corey is trying to figure out what his appropriate body composition is to compete in his weight bracket. Which characteristics should he take into account? Check all that apply. amount of water he drinks his frame size his muscle-to-fat ratio amount of body hair his height
- his frame size - his muscle-to-fat ratio - his height
While driving to school one morning, Corey hears the following radio advertisement about Slimify, a new weight-loss supplement. Listen here. Which statements from the ad should indicate to Corey that "Slimify" is not a legitimate weight-loss solution? Check all that apply. "the new product guaranteed to help you lose weight fast" "you don't have to change your diet or exercise to see results" "Slimify is recommended by dozens of doctors and weight-loss professionals" "if your weight loss seems too dramatic, just cut back to two capsules every other day" "you don't need a prescription" "get a free 14-day sample"
ANSWER: - "the new product guaranteed to help you lose weight fast" - "you don't have to change your diet or exercise to see results" - "if your weight loss seems too dramatic, just cut back to two capsules every other day" - "you don't need a prescription"
What is the best action Corey's friends take to address their concern? A) Take no action and trust that someone else will handle the problem. B) Tell Corey he needs to figure out if his body image or friends are more important. C) Share their concerns with Corey and encourage him to talk to a trusted adult. D) To avoid being influenced by Corey's behavior, avoid any contact with him.
C) Share their concerns with Corey and encourage him to talk to a trusted adult.
