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Flashcards by Zaneta Chan, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Zaneta Chan
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Biological cause of eating disorders... | Genetic factors that are expressed as a consequence of pubertal hormone change |
| Psychological cause of eating disorders... | Conflicts lead to personality & behavioral changes that promote & support dieting |
| Social causes of eating disorders... | 1. Mass media influence that popularize unrealistic notions 2. Athletes (less weight = better performance) |
| Eating disorder incidence... | Over 2 million in the US 20% of all young women have clinical problems |
| Anorexia Nervosa is defined by... | 1. Intensive fear of gaining weight 2. Refusal to maintain weight 3. Altered perception of appearance 4. Absence of 3/more mentrual cycles |
| Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are... | 1. Emaciated 2. Rough, dry, cold skin 3. Hair loss 4. Tooth loss |
| Medical complications of Anorexia Nervosa are... | 1. Lowered immune function (White B.C) 2. Anemia 3. Low BMR, Body temp, Heart rate, bone mass 4. Constipation 5. Amenorrhea 6. Multiple Organ Failure 7. Suicide 8. Female Athlete Triad |
| Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (group approach) would include... | 1. Gradual increase of food intake 2. Change food habits 3. Supplementation 4. Identifying emotional factors 5. Development of exercising control 6. Family/Group/Individual therapy 7. Relapse prevention |
| Bulimia Nervosa is... | 1. Binge eating & purging triggered by stress, boredom, depression secretive eating |
| Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa are... | 1. Recurrent Binge Eating 2. Overly concerned about body image 3. Regular inappropriate compensation for binge (vomiting, exercising, etc) |
| Incidence of Bulimia... | More prevalent than anorexia 2-4% of college age women |
| Bulimics tend to be... | 1. Normal weight 2. Perfectionist, low self esteem 3. Depressed 4. Disengaged family 5. Aware of behavior |
| Medical complications of Bulimia would include... | 1. Poor kidney & immune function 2. Urinary tract infections 3. Low blood potassium 4. Infection of esophagus & salivary glands 5. Erosion of teeth |
| Therapy for Bulimics would include... | 1. Develop normal eating habits 2. Meal planning 3. Break cycle to purge 4. Treat depression 5. Build self-esteem 6. Develop healthy attitudes about food |
| What is Binge Eating? | Also known as compulsive overeating. Binge eating w/o purge. Most common eating disorder |
| Binge eating is diagnosed by... | 1. Recurrent binges 2. 2days/week for 6 months 3. Feel like their eating is out of control 4. Eating even when not hungry 5. Feel disgusted/guilty after eating |
| Binge eaters are typically... | 1. Overweight/Obese 2. Low self-esteem, Depressed 3. Diabetics, High BP/Cholesterol 4. Gall bladder disease 5. Heart problems 6. Cancers |
| Treatment for Binge eaters include... | 1. Weight loss 2. Lifestyle changes (exercise) 3. Psychological treatments |
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