PSYCH 306 - Health Psychology Exam 2 Study Guide.
PSYCH 306 - Health Psychology Exam 2 Study Guide/PSYCH 306 - Health Psychology Exam 2 Study Guide. Chapter 5 ● Health-compromising behaviors – Behaviors practiced by people that undermine or harm current or future health Habits ● Obesity - Excessive accumulation of body fat ● Contributions: ■ Increasing availability of high-fat and high-energy foods ● Portion sizes increased ● Soda consumption skyrocketed ■ Low levels of physical activity ■ Genetic factors ■ 200+ daily caloric increase from 1970s to 1990s ● Stereotyped as “jolly”, but at risk for psychiatric conditions ● Weight stigma
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