Eating Disorders - How The Disorder Affects The Brain

The video discusses the impact of eating disorders on the brain, highlighting its high nutritional needs despite its small weight. It explains the energy demands of mindful behavior compared to the efficiency of habitual actions. The anorexic brain often defaults to autopilot, leading to ingrained eating disorder behaviors.

What percentage of the body's nutrients does the brain consume?

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

• 30%

Why does mindful behavior require more energy than habitual actions?

• It requires more nutrients.

• It is less efficient.

• It is a new cognitive process.

• It involves physical activity.

How does the brain typically operate to conserve energy?

• By running on autopilot.

• By staying active all the time.

• By using mindful behavior.

• By consuming more nutrients.

What is a characteristic of the anorexic brain's default mode?

• It relies on ingrained habits.

• It avoids autopilot.

• It consumes more energy.

• It seeks new experiences.

What triggers the habitual behaviors in an anorexic brain?

• Lack of sleep.

• Context of food.

• Social interactions.

• Physical exercise.