Eating Disorders Flashcards
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3 Types of Eating Disorders
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- anorexia nervosa
- bulimia nervosa
- binge eating disorder
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2 types of anorexia nervosa
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- restricting type
- binge-eating.purging type
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2 types of Bulimia Nervosa
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- purging type
- non-purging type
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What is anorexia nervosa
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- morbid fear of becoming fat/relentless drive for thinness
10: 1 ratio for women to men - bimodal occurrance of onset ~ early and late adolescence
- increased diagnosis of women in twenties/thirties
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Components of Anorexia Nervosa
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- weight loss ~ rapid or gradual, may continue on from a “diet”
- food restriction ~ excessive exercise, purging may facilitate
- ritualistic behaviors
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Ritals for Anorexia
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- long period of time to prepare foods
- consumed in an unusual fashion
- not wanting to eat in front of other people
- hiding food
- giving food away ~ preparing food for others
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What is Bulimia
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- symbolic meaning of food intake (outlet for sadness, frustration, disappointment, anger or boredom
- often at or above the normal weight
- addictive purging (releases anxiety)
- aware of eating patters
- related to strict and prolonged dieting (50% has hx of anorexia)
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Medical Complications
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- GI
- Cardiovascular
- renal/electrolyte
- metabolic
- endocrine
- CNS
- dental
- hematologic
- musculo-skeletal
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Purpose of Nutrition Care
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- physical, psychological, spiritual and social components
- nutrition guidance - normal function and PA
- peaceful and satisfying relationship between food and eating
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Nutrition Assessment regarding Binge eating and Purging
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Binge eating/purging patterns
- onset and relation to other symptoms
- frequency
- rituals
If Binge eating …
- time, duration, foods
- trigger
If purging
- behaviors: abuse of medications, laxatives, diuretics, vomiting, exercise
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Goals of Nutrition Assessment
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- determine level of malnutrition and muscle wasting
- weight, exercise and diet hx of client
- acertain level of eating disturbances based on food beliefs, present eating patterns, and purging
- ID patients goals
- extend knowledge of nutrition
- fluid intake (used to suppress hunger) and calories “allowed”
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Phycological treatment
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- behaviors and history of disease are addressed
- understanding and coping mechanisms
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Pharmacological treatment
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- reduce destructive behavior through medication
- anxiety, depression
- as a result of neurochemical imbalances
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Addiction Model of Treatment
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- eliminate trigger foods
- ongoing support
- belief that recovery is lifelong
