Topic 227: Disordered Eating and Mental Health

A1–A2 Level

1. Why is eating regularly important for health?

2. What happens when people skip meals often?

3. Why do some people worry too much about food?

4. How can stress change eating habits?

5. Why is it important to eat different kinds of food?

6. How can talking to someone help when problems start?

7. Why do young people feel pressure about body shape?

8. How can lack of food affect mood?

9. Why is balance important in daily eating?

10. How can family support healthy habits?

11. Why should people avoid extreme diets?

12. How can school life affect eating habits?

13. Why is sleep important for appetite control?

14. How can doctors help with eating problems?

15. Can healthy routines improve mental health? How?

16. How do you feel when people struggle with eating problems?

B1–B2 Level

17. How are eating habits connected to mental health?

18. Why do some people use food to cope with emotions?

19. How can social media affect body image?

20. Why are eating problems hard to notice early?

21. How does anxiety influence appetite and control?

22. What risks come with long-term disordered eating?

23. How can friends support someone with eating problems?

24. Why is professional help important for recovery?

25. How can family pressure affect eating behavior?

26. Why do eating problems affect all genders?

27. How does shame prevent people from seeking help?

28. Can school programs support healthy attitudes toward food? How?

29. Why is early support important for recovery?

30. How can language about food cause harm?

31. Should media show more body diversity? Why?

32. How do you feel about discussing eating problems openly?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do psychological factors contribute to disordered eating?

34. What role does control play in eating behaviors?

35. How can cultural standards shape unhealthy eating patterns?

36. Why are eating disorders often misunderstood?

37. How should healthcare systems respond to rising cases?

38. Can prevention programs reduce long-term harm? Explain.

39. How do eating problems affect identity development?

40. What ethical issues arise in treatment approaches?

41. How can stigma delay diagnosis and care?

42. Should schools screen for early warning signs? Why?

43. How does trauma influence eating behavior?

44. Can recovery focus on mental health more than food? Explain.

45. How should responsibility be shared between family and society?

46. How can public messaging avoid triggering harmful behavior?

47. What long-term effects remain after recovery?

48. How do you feel these issues shape public health priorities?