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 nutrients does the brain take compared to its weight?

How does mindful behavior relate to energy consumption in the brain?

What is meant by the term 'running on autopilot' in the context of eating disorders?

Describe the default position of the anorexic brain regarding food habits.

What does 'overlearned eating' refer to in the context of eating disorders?