Chapter 6

Question 1

the process of adopting long-term lifestyle modification to maintain a healthy body weight on the basis of a person’s age, sex and height

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weight management

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methods of weight management

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eating a healthy diet
increasing physical activity levels

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causes of weight gain

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genetics
behavior
psychology
environment
medications
medical conditions
appetite hormones

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dietary strategy that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.

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intermittent fasting

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two types of intermittent fasting

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16/8 method
5:2 method

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restricts the time you’re allowed to eat, which is a simple way to reduce your calorie intake.

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intermittent fasting

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In a review of studies, intermittent fasting was shown to cause

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3-8% weight loss over 3-24 weeks

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other benefits of intermittent fasting

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anti-aging effects
increased insulin sensitivity
improved brain health
reduced inflammation

Question 9

are the most popular versions of plant-based diets, which restrict animal products for health, ethical, and environmental reasons.

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Vegetarianism and Veganism

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semi-vegetarian style of eating that encourages less meat and more plant-based foods. There are no specific rules or suggestions, making it an appealing option for people who are looking to cut back on animal products.

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Flexitarian diet

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examples of low-carb diets

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Atkins diet
ketogenic (keto) diet
low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet

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Research suggests that low-carb diets may reduce risk factors for

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heart disease
high cholesterol and blood pressure levels

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restrict your carb intake, which encourages your body to use more fat as fuel. They can help you lose weight and offer many other benefits.

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Low-carb diets

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This advocates eating the same foods that your hunter-gatherer ancestors allegedly ate.

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Paleo diet

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It’s based on the theory that modern diseases are linked to the Western diet, as proponents believe that the human body hasn’t evolved to process legumes, grains, and dairy.

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Paleo diet

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involves restricting your fat intake to 30% of your daily calories.

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Low-fat diets

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aim to limit fat consumption to under 10% of calories

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Very or Ultra low-fat diets

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restrict fat intake because fat provides about twice the number of calories per gram, compared with the other two macronutrients — protein and carbs.

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Low-fat diets

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contain fewer than 10% of calories from fat, with approximately 80% of calories coming from carbs and 10% from protein.

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Ultra-low-fat diets

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based on foods that people in countries like Italy and Greece used to eat.

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Mediterranean diet

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emphasizes eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, and healthy oils while restricting refined and highly processed foods. While it’s not a weight loss diet, studies show that it can promote weight loss and overall health.

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Mediterranean diet

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an eating plan that is designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure, which is clinically known as hypertension.

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Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet

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3 Simple Steps to lose weight

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1. Cut back on refined carbs
2. Eat protein, fat, and vegetables
3. Move your body

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range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.

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Eating disorders

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mental health conditions marked by an obsession with food or body shape. They can affect anyone but are most prevalent among young women.

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Eating disorders

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Factors affecting eating disorders

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genetics
brain biology
personality traits
cultural ideals

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most well-known eating disorder.

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Anorexia nervosa

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limit their food intake or compensate for it through various purging behaviors. They have an intense fear of gaining weight, even when severely underweight.

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Anorexia nervosa

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eat large amounts of food in short periods of time, then purge. They fear gaining weight despite being at a normal weight.

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Bulimia nervosa

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It is believed to be one of the most common eating disorders, especially in the United States

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Binge eating disorder

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regularly and uncontrollably consume large amounts of food in short periods of time. Unlike people with other eating disorders, they do not purge.

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Binge eating disorder

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involves eating things that are not considered food

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Pica

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Pica is an eating disorder most frequently observed in…

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children
pregnant women
individuals with mental disabilities

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newly recognized eating disorder
• It describes a condition in which a person regurgitates food they have previously chewed and swallowed, re-chews it, and then either re-swallows it or spits it out

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Rumination disorder

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This rumination typically occurs within the…

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first 30 minutes after a meal

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The term replaces what was known as a “feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood,” a diagnosis previously reserved for children under 7 years old.

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ARFID or Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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eating disorder that causes people to undereat. This is either due to a lack of interest in food or an intense distaste for how certain foods look, smell, or taste.

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Avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

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Individuals with this d/o often use purging behaviors, such as vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, or excessive exercising, to control their weight or shape. However, they do not binge.

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Purging disorder

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Individuals with this syndrome frequently eat excessively, often after awakening from sleep.

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night eating syndrome

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While not found in the DSM-5, this includes any other conditions that have symptoms similar to those of an eating d/o but don’t fit into any of the categories above.

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Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)

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Possible Nursing Diagnosis for Eating Disorders

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Imbalanced Nutrition: Less/More than body requirements
Disturbed thought process
Disturbed body image, chronic low self-esteem
Deficient knowledge
Impaired parenting