Bulimia Nervosa

Question 1

What is bulimia nervosa?

Answer 1

A mental health condition and eating disorder where an individual will restrict the amount of food they eat then binging and purging to get rid of the calories consumed.

Question 2

Name two ways that people with bulimia will purge food.

Answer 2

Making themselves vomit or using laxatives

Question 3

Name the causes of bulimia.

Answer 3

Low self-esteem, hormonal changes, family issues, sexual abuse, genetics, depression, stress

Question 4

Name the symptoms of bulimia.

Answer 4

Obsessive attitude towards food, isolation, unrealistic opinions about body shape and weight, binge eating, purging, anxiety, cycle of guilt - set strict rules and then failing to comply then binging on denied foods then purging again

Question 5

Name three therapies that can be used to help treat bulimia

Answer 5

Cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, family therapy

Question 6

What two words are associated with bulimia nervosa?

Answer 6

Binge and purge