eating disorders Flashcards
1
Q
eating disorders
A
- negative beliefs and behaviours people have about themselves
2
Q
risk factors
- genetic
- psychological
- socio-cultural
A
- genetic: strong
psychological:
- low self esteem
- perfectionism
- trauma
- depression
Socio:
- sport industry
- bullying
- internet
- western beauty
- peer pressure
3
Q
anorexia
DSM:
A
- restriction of intake leading to low weight
- intense fear of gaining weight
- disturbed perception of body
4
Q
binge eating
DSM
A
- recurrent eps of bingeing (short period of time, lack of control)
- associated with: eating rapidly uncomfortable full large amounts when not hungry eating alone
- marked distress
- once a week for 3mths
- not associated with compensatory behaviour
5
Q
bulimia
DSM
A
- recurrent binge eating
- redcurrant compensatory behaviours
- once a week for 3mths
6
Q
refeeding syndrome
A
- life threatening
- occurs in first 1-2 weeks
- disturbance in insulin and electrolytes
- symptoms: confusion, delirium, seizures
