Eating Disoders

Question 1

What characterisis Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Answer 1

Anorexia - Deliberate weight loss and under nutrition

Bulimia - Eat a lot and binge so can be under, normal or overweight. Use of laxitives

Question 2

What hormonal/metabolic change can occur with eating disorders?

Answer 2

Amenorrhea

Oligomenorrhea

Hypokalaemia from vomiting

Question 3

What questionnaire can be used to assess somone for an eating disorder?

Answer 3

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