Ch.11: Eating Disorders Flashcards
What is disordered eating?
Short-term, mild changes in eating patterns that occur in response to an emotional event
What is an eating disorder?
A maladaptive pattern of eating that is known to be a medical illness
How are eating disorders diagnosed?
By following specific criteria from the DSM-5.
How prevalent are eating disorders in females? Why?
They are 6 to 10 times more common in females. This could be because of genetics, psychological reasons, or even physical reasons.
When do eating disorders tend to occur the most?
During adolescence and early adulthood
What is anorexia nervosa characterized by?
Extreme weight loss, an irrational fear of weight gain, and a distorted body image
How common is anorexia nervosa?
It affects 0.8% of American adults
What are the two types of anorexia nervosa?
The restricting type and the binge eating/purging type.
Describe the restricting type of anorexia nervosa.
People with this type severely restrict food intake in terms of the type and amount of food consumed.
Describe the binge eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa.
People with this type regularly engage in binge eating or purging behaviors as self-induced vomiting
What are some physical effects of anorexia nervosa?
Low body weight, lower body temperature, and rough/dry skin
How is anorexia nervosa treated?
Through nutrition therapy (which minimizes/stops weight loss) and psychological therapy (to fix the behavioral issue)
What is bulimia nervosa characterized by?
Binge eating followed by attempts to purge excess energy, turn towards food when faced with problems
How is bulimia nervosa related to anorexia nervosa?
Both overvalue body weight and shape. In fact, 1/3 of people with anorexia cross over to bulimia nervosa.
What is the difference between anorexia nervosa (binge eating/purging type) and bulimia nervosa?
People with anorexia nervosa have low body weight while people with bulimia nervosa have a normal or high BMI.
