Question

Priya, a student of class XI has very low BMI due to which her class teacher has asked the school counselor to help priya because it seems priya is not taking proper meals.

1. List down the different types of eating disorders.
2. What is the range for underweight students in BMI?
3. What could be the possible causes of eating disorders?

Answer 1

1. The different types of eating disorders are:
   1. Anorexia Nervosa - self-starvation, excessive weight loss and intense fear of gaining weight.
   2. Bulimia Nervosa - a pattern of bingeing and purging.
2. A student is classified as underweight when the BMI is less than 18.5 kg/m².
3. Possible causes of eating disorders include:
   1. Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, poor body image, and feelings of inadequacy or anxiety.
   2. Stress
   3. Excessive exercise