Eating Disorders Flashcards
Refers to how you view, feel, and believe to be true about yourself
Body Image
A serious mental disorder that includes extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues
Eating Disorder
Rapid ups and downs in weight
Weight Cycling
The irrational fear of gaining weight that results in self inflicted starvation
Anorexia Nervosa
Cycles of overeating that are followed by the clearing of the digestive tract
Bulimia Nervosa
Eating large amounts of food until discomfort
Bingeing
Self inflicted vomiting/abuse of laxatives
Purging
Used for weight loss UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION due to high risk side effects. Consists of high protein shakes for meals.
Liquid Protein Diet
Avoiding food
Fasting
Substances that claim to burn/block/flush fat from the system. High risk side effects
Diet Pills