You are more: Overcoming Eating Disorders and Redefining Self-Worth

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

A powerful personal story of a teenager's struggle with anorexia nervosa, its roots in diet culture, and the journey toward recovery. It highlights the dangers of labeling food as good or bad and encourages acceptance, balance, and redefining self-worth beyond appearance.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:09:38

Questions

1. What is the key takeaway message the speaker leaves the audience with?

You are defined by your diet You are more than what you eat Weight determines worth Food should always be avoided

2. What type of thinking did the speaker identify as central to their eating disorder?

Creative thinking Critical thinking Dichotomous (black and white) thinking Linear thinking

3. What event initially triggered the speaker's obsession with food and body image?

Moving to a new city Joining a volleyball team Starting high school Quarantine during March 2020

4. At what age was the speaker diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

13 16 14 15

5. According to the talk, how much has the percentage of children under 12 diagnosed with an eating disorder grown in the last decade?

50% 100% 75% 119%

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