Eating disorders

Question 0

Name the components/ requirements for bulemia

Answer 0

Body concept disturbance

Bingeing and purging

Question 1

Name the three components of anorexia nervosa

Answer 1

Intense fear of gaining weight
Extreme lack of energy intake compared to energy expenditure
One more symptom
Extreme body disturbance

Question 2

Components of binge eating disorder

Answer 2

Over eating that has the characteristics of some of the following

• eating quicker than normal
• eating extreme amounts of food
• eating a lot within a single period of time
• no compensation (ie no purging)

Question 3

Name a few other examples of eating disorders

Answer 3

Pica- eating non nutritious substances
Rumination- regurgitation
Unspecified eating disorder

Question 4

Name some characteristics that influence the risk of getting/ having an eating disorder

Answer 4

Psychological - personality (ie perfectionist)

Social - environmental influencers like parents

Confidence
Societal/ cultural factors- view on weight/ ideal weight

Question 5

What are some risks of having an eating disorder?

Answer 5

Anorexia - severe malnutrition, metabolism problems

Bulemia- esophagus ruptures, metabolism problems, stomach ulcers