English Assignment by LAU YEE KEEN CALVIN https://padlet.com/1171103388/k0pv7uimxdfq Made with keyboard, computer and internet en-us 2018-11-26 18:18:36 UTC 2025-12-21 18:37:34 UTC hello@padlet.com 4 Signs of Eating Disorders in Children 1171103420 https://padlet.com/1171103388/k0pv7uimxdfq/wish/309273122 Main Idea
4 Signs of Eating Disorders in Children

Controlling Idea/Supporting Details
1. Lack of weight gain or growth in a growing child.
  • Parents should meet with a pediatrician to keep an eye on their children growth.
  • The pediatrician should also be aware that both weight and height are important when comparing past growth charts.

2. Eating less or refusal to eat with no or a vague explanation.
  • Younger children may start to show concern on their body image. 
  • They would multiple excuses to avoid eating such as rejecting previously liked foods or not being hungry and many more.

3. Hyperactivity or restlessness.
  • With adults, they might do HIIT or go to the gym when they have eating disorder. However with children they will appear restless or hyperactive.
  • Parents also reported that the children will fidget which may cause the parents to think that their children has ADHD when they do not as the symptoms appear to be similar.

4. Increased interest in cooking and/or watching cooking shows.
  • People with eating disorder do not appear to lost their appetite. In fact, they are hungry and think about eating all the time.
  • With adults, they cook for others a lot. However, with children, they are interested with cooking shows.
  • Parents may misunderstood this as a sign of interest for foods but it may be a message of hunger.  
]]> 2018-11-29 13:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/1171103388/k0pv7uimxdfq/wish/309273122 'Fat Shaming' and 'Healthy at Every Size' https://padlet.com/1171103388/k0pv7uimxdfq/wish/309610903 Main Idea
Why 'Healthy at Every Size' is a Healthier Way to Discourage Obesity, than 'Fat Shaming'

Controlling Idea/Supporting Details
1. Fat Shaming is Psychologically Dangerous to People
  • Encouraging a society that shames people on their weight and appearance may lead to crushing self-deprecation and social exclusion/isolation. 
  • An analysis by the Centre for Advancing Health indicated that high school students who believed themselves to be overweight were much more likely than their classmates to suffer from depression or to attempt suicide

2.  Contrary to Naysayers, ‘Healthy at Every Size’ Does Not Encourage Obesity 
  • HES groups tend to rally around the notion that positive changes made for the sake of being healthier and more active are more likely to be successful and permanent. 
  •  So-called ‘crash dieting’ arises from shame and isolation, and therefore may be less likely to be a lasting change or to take into account general wellbeing rather than simple aesthetics

3.  ‘Fat Shaming’ Does Not Work 
  • A recent paper from Jane Wardle’s group at my own institution, University College London (UCL), reports observations from a cohort of 2944 people over the age of 50. It is becoming clear that victimisation and discrimination against people who are overweight isn't a motivator in reducing their weight. 
  •  Those who reported discrimination or bullying not only had a greatly reduced chance of weight loss, they actually tended to gain weight and become obese. 
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