Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Complex process by which the body breaks down and converts food and fluids into energy sources.
A
Metabolism
2
Q
In the absence of a food source for energy the body digests what?
A
Body fat and muscles.
3
Q
An extreme aversion to gaining weight.
A
Anorexia nervosa (AN)
4
Q
characterized by a cycle of binging and purging.
A
Bulimia (BN)
5
Q
characterized by the consumption of large amounts of food and a feeling of loss of control during binges
A
Binge-eating disorder (BED)
