Eating Disorders

Question 1

Is obesity an eating disorder?

Answer 1

No, it is a risk factor for an eating disorder

Question 2

What are the two types of disturbance of eating behaviour?

Answer 2

Binge eating
Restricted eating- quantity and range

Question 3

What are some examples of behaviour intended to control weight?

Answer 3

Restricted eating-fasting
Self induced vomiting
Excessive exercise
Taking laxatives or cigarettes or caffeine

Question 4

What are the two stages of bulimia nervosa?
How does this differ from binge eating?
How does this differ from purging disorder?

Answer 4

Over eating episode
Inappropriate compensatory mechanisms eg self inflicted vomiting

Bing eating is only the first step

Purging is only the second step

Question 5

What are the 3 subtypes of ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder)?

Answer 5

Individuals who do not show interest in feeding
Individuals who only accept a limited diet in relation to sensory features (common in autistic children eg the colour of food)
Individual who’s refusal to eat comes from adverse experiences
Not usually affected by body image issues

Question 6

What parameter Is most important when reviewing a patient at risk of an eating disorder?
Is weight or Intake and rate of weight loss more important?

Answer 6

Cardiovascular parameters
Intake and rate of weight loss

Question 7

What are the risk factors for eating disorder?

Answer 7

Family history for eating disorders or depression/anxiety
Being female
Low self esteem
Depression/anxiety
Puberty
Peers