Eating Disorders

Question 1

What are the listed eating disorders?

Answer 1

Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge eating disorder, Pica, Rumination disorder, ARFID (avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder)

Question 2

What characterizes Anorexia Nervosa (AN)?

Answer 2

Persistent restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in body perception.

Question 3

What are the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 3

Body weight below minimal healthy level, fear of weight gain, and disturbance of body experience.

Question 4

What are the subtypes of Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 4

Restricting type (low food consumption fewer than 800 Cal/day) and purging/binge-eating type (use of vomiting to lose weight).

Question 5

What characterizes Bulimia Nervosa (BN)?

Answer 5

Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain.

Question 6

What are the DSM 5 criteria for Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 6

Recurrent episodes of binge eating, frequent inappropriate compensatory behavior, and self-evaluation unduly influenced by body shape and weight.

Question 7

What is Binge Eating Disorder (BED)?

Answer 7

Characterized by recurrent binges, feelings of loss of control, and distress regarding binge eating.

Question 8

What are the DSM 5 criteria for Binge Eating Disorder?

Answer 8

Repeated binge eating accompanied by at least three specific behaviors such as eating quickly, eating until uncomfortably full, and feeling disgusted or guilty after binge eating.

Question 9

What is Pica?

Answer 9

Eating non-food items, such as paint or soap.

Question 10

What is Rumination Disorder?

Answer 10

Repeated regurgitation of food.

Question 11

What is ARFID?

Answer 11

Avoidance of food leading to failure to meet nutritional requirements due to lack of interest or sensory characteristics.

Question 12

What is the prevalence of eating disorders in adults?

Answer 12

Approximately 6.4% of adults show signs of eating disorders.

Question 13

What are the lifetime prevalence rates of BED, BN, and AN?

Answer 13

1.9% for BED, 1% for BN, and 0.3% for AN.

Question 14

What is the Diana effect?

Answer 14

An increase in Bulimia Nervosa cases in the 1990s, while Anorexia Nervosa remained stable.

Question 15

What are the cultural differences in eating disorders?

Answer 15

Eating disorders are not limited to the US and Europe; prevalence varies among different ethnic groups.

Question 16

What biological factors contribute to eating disorders?

Answer 16

Genetic predisposition, neurotransmitter imbalances, and brain structure/function abnormalities.

Question 17

What psychological factors are associated with eating disorders?

Answer 17

Traits such as perfectionism, low self-esteem, and maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Question 18

What are the main pharmacological treatments for eating disorders?

Answer 18

SSRIs for AN, BN, and BED; antipsychotic medication for perceptual distortion in AN.

Question 19

What psychological therapies are used for eating disorders?

Answer 19

Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced CBT (CBT-E), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Question 20

What is the effectiveness of Family Therapy for adolescents with AN?

Answer 20

Family Therapy is shown to be very effective and more effective than individual therapy.

Question 21

What is the aim of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for eating disorders?

Answer 21

To change maladaptive thinking and behaviors associated with eating disorders.

Question 22

What is the efficacy of CBT for Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 22

CBT is effective in reducing symptoms of BN, with around half of participants showing extinction of binges and purges.

Question 23

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Answer 23

DBT aims to improve emotional and cognitive regulation and has been effective in treating eating disorders.