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Eating Disorders Flashcards

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anorexia nervosa

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psychological eating disorder that causes an obsession about body weight, diet and weight gain

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5 physical symptoms of anorexia

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  • excessive weight loss
  • excessive thinness
  • dry skin and hair
  • osteoporosis
  • dental problems
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5 emotional/behavioural symptoms of anorexia

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  • distorted body image
  • hunger denial
  • fear of gaining weight
  • obsessive about food
  • lying about food consumption
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6 Causes of anorexia

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  1. genetic predisposition
  2. serotonin imbalance
  3. obsessive-compulsive personality
  4. poor self image
  5. media promotes being thin = success and self worth
  6. peer pressure
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prevention and management of anorexia (7)

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  • regain a healthy weight with the help of a psychologist
  • draft a healthy eating plan with a dietician
  • increase calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis
  • stick to the treatment plan
  • identify triggers
  • join a support group
  • hospitalisation may be necessary in serious cases
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bulimia nervosa

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an eating disorder where the person binge eats then purges to get rid of excess calories because they are obsessive about their weight

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binge

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consuming large amounts of food

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purge

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to get rid of food

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5 symptoms of bulimia

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  • fear of weight gain
  • eating huge quantities of food
  • self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise
  • misuse of laxatives
  • tooth decay from vomiting
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3 causes of bulimia

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  • sufferers are dissatisfied with their body image and are unsuccessful in weight loss
  • emotional health
  • social expectations
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prevention and management of bulimia (5)

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  1. maintain a healthy body weight
  2. obtain information about healthy nutrition
  3. eating low GI foods will make you fuller for longer
  4. psychotherapy helps prevent negative beliefs and teaches behavioural skills
  5. medication
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obesity

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condition where there is an abnormal amount of body fat relative to a person’s height

develops when energy intake is more than energy consumption over a long period = surplus energy stored s fat

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obese

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BMI of 30+

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3 Consequences of obesity

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  1. excess body weight puts strain on heart, lungs, blood circulation and skeleton
  2. high cholesterol, stroke
  3. bullying and discrimination = low self image
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6 causes of obesity

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  • intake > consumption
  • genetics and hormone imbalances
  • inactive lifestyle
  • unhealthy diet/eating habits
  • pregnancy
  • medication
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prevention and management of obesity (5)

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  • take in less kilojoules
  • include low GI foods (full for longer = less eating)
  • limit salt, fat, fast food and alcohol intake
  • exercise
  • include healthy- eating methods (don’t skip breakfast or eat in front of the TV)
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HIV/AIDS

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is an infectious and deadly disease that is caused by the Humun Immodeficiency Virus

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HIV

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destroys CD4/T-helper cells that fight disease or infection

leads to AIDS

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opportunistic infections

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infections contracted due to a weakened immune system

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where HIV/AIDS can be found (4)

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  • blood
  • semen
  • vaginal fluids
  • body fluids eg. breast milk
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how HIV/AIDS can be spread (4)

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  1. unprotected sex
  2. sharing needles
  3. blood transfusions
  4. medical procedures with unsterilized instruments
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Prevention and management of HIV/AIDS (5)

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  1. healthy eating habits
  2. prepare and handle food hygienically
  3. exercise often to stimulate appetite
  4. antiretrovirals
  5. avoid contact with blood or other bodily fluids of others

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