Eating Disorders Flashcards
Eating Disorders (3)
Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
Eating a large amount of food than most people would eat under similar circumstances. The individual attempts to compensate for the binge eating and potential weight gain, almost always by purging techniques.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa was subtyped in DSM-IV-TR into: (2)
Purging type, Nonpurging type
Medical Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa (7)
Salivary Gland Enlargement, Erode the dental enamel on the inner surface of the front teeth, Tear of the esophagus, Electrolyte imbalance, Develop more body fat, Intestinal problems, Have marked calluses on their fingers or the back of their hands
Associated Psychological Disorders of Bulimia Nervosa (3)
Anxiety Disorders, Mood disorders particularly depression, Substance abuse
Literally means a “ nervous loss of appetite”
Anorexia Nervosa
They are so successful at losing weight that they put their lives in considerable danger. People with ____ are proud of both their diets and their extraordinary control.
Anorexia Nervosa
People with ____ are ashamed of both their eating issues and their lack of control.
Bulimia Nervosa
People with ____ have an intense fear of obesity and relentlessly pursue thinness. The disorder most commonly begins in an adolescent who is overweight or who perceives herself to be.
Anorexia
DSM-5 specifies two subtypes of anorexia nervosa:
Restricting type, Binge-eating-purging type
A subtype of anorexia nervosa wherein individuals diet is to limit calorie intake
Restricting type
A subtype of anorexia nervosa that relies on purging. They binge on relatively small amounts of food and purge more consistently, in some cases each time they eat.
Binge-eating-purging type
A subtype of bulimia nervosa that relies on vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
Purging type
A subtype of bulimia nervosa that relies on exercise and/or fasting
Nonpurging type
Medical consequences of Anorexia Nervosa (7)
Amenorrhea
Dry skin, brittle hair, or nails
Sensitivity to or intolerance of cold temperature
Lanugo
Cardiovascular problems
Electrolyte imbalance
Cardiac and kidney problems