Chapter 18 - Eating Disorders

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- Nutrition Flashcards on Chapter 18 - Eating Disorders, created by Zaneta Chan on 04/05/2016.
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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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