Chapter 9 - Eating Flashcards
Why did eating disorders increase in 1950s
change in mindsets to being thin
What is bulimia nervosa
out of control eating episodes (binge) followed by purging behaviour to compensate for potential weight gain
What are the medical consequences of bulimia nervosa (7)
o Salivary gland enlargement due to repeated vomiting
o Eroded dental enamel
o Electrolyte imbalance
o Cardiac arrhythmia
o Renal failure
o Women develop more body fat
o Intestinal issues: constipation or permanent colon damage
What is bulimia nervosa associated with (4)
anxiety and mood disorders
Borderline personality disorder
substance misuse
Impulsivity
What is anorexia nervosa
morbid fear of gaining weight and losing control so you eat minimal food and/or exercise vigorously
What are the 2 subtypes of anorexia
Restricting type: diet to limit calories
Binge eating/purging: rely on purging with limited food
medical consequences of anorexia (4)
amenorrhea: cessation of menstruation
cardiovascular problems
sensitivity to cold
dry skin
Associated disorders with anorexia (3)
anxiety and mood disorders
OCD
problematic substance use
What is binge eating disorder
Experience marked distress from binge eating but don’t engage in purging behaviour
What is purging disorder
engage in purging without binging
Bulimia Statistics
in more women
onset is around 16-19
poor prognosis
Anorexia stats
mainly female
onset: adolescences
chronic and resistant to treatment
What are the cross-cultural considerations for eating
more in white, overweight, higher class
What are the social causes of eating (4)
culture imperatives for thinness
friend groups with shared attitudes
dieting
peer pressure
family dynamics
Biological components of eating
genetics
personality traits can be inherited (perfectionism, impulse)
low levels of serotonin
