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After studying this chapter, you will be able to- Describe energy balance and uses of energy by the body.
- Compare methods used to measure energy expenditure by the body.
- Explain internal and external regulation of hunger, appetite, and satiety.
- Discuss methods for assessing body composition and determining whether body weight and composition are healthy.
- Describe the impact of genetics and environment on body weight and composition.
- Outline the key components of programs designed to treat overweight and obesity.
- Discuss the characteristics of fad diets.
- Evaluate weight-loss programs to determine whether they are safe and likely to result in long-term weight loss.
- Describe treatments for severe obesity.
- Outline recommendations for treating underweight individuals.
- Describe the causes of, effects of, typical persons affected by, and treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
- Explain methods for reducing the development of eating disorders, including the use of warning signs to identify early cases.
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