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EXCI 233 Midterm #2 > Eating Disorders > Flashcards

Eating Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

All eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy obsession with ______ and ______.

A

weight, shape

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Eating Disorders
• All eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy obsession with weight and shape
• Includes ________, _______, _____ _______.

A

anorexia, bulimia, binge eating

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3
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Causes of Eating Disorders

• There may be some abnormalities in brain _____________ levels, traits which may show some inheritance

A

neurotransmitter

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4
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Causes of Eating Disorders

• Disorders often start in ____________, esp. in cultures concerned with body image

A

adolescence

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5
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Causes of Eating Disorders

• Eating disorders are more common in _________ countries than in __________ countries

A

developed, developing

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Anorexia

• Characterized by ___-_________ and _______ ____, possibly excessive _______ as well

A

self-starvation, weight loss, exercise

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Anorexia

• The anorexic has an _______ but refuses to eat

A

appetite

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Anorexia

• _______ may become an obsession, in which the anorexic will refuse to stop _________ even when tired

A

Exercise, exercising

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9
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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• _______ ____ may become severe

A
  • weight loss
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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ___ stores will be depleted, _______ waste away

A

Fat, Muscles

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ____ becomes thin, ___ is dry and brittle

A

Skin, hair

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• Monthly ______ will cease

A

Periods

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ____ density decreases

A

Bond

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• _________ imbalances are frequent, and may lead to death due to ______ irregularities

A
  • Electrolyte, cardiac
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Treatment of Anorexia

• Treatment requires __________, _________ and __________treatment, as well as family _______.

A

psychological, behavioral, nutritional, therapy

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Treatment of Anorexia
• Treatment requires psychological, behavioral and nutritional treatment, as well as family therapy
• ____________ may be necessary
• The likelihood of complete cure is about __%

A

Hospitalization, 50

17
Q

Bulimia

• Bulimia involves a cycle of ______ , followed by _______.

A

binging, purging

18
Q

_______ (consuming large amounts of food in a short amount of time),

A

binging

19
Q

_______ (removing food by various methods such as vomiting, taking laxatives, or using diuretics)

A

purging

20
Q

Purging is removing food by various methods such as

  1. ) ________
  2. ) taking _______
  3. ) or using ________.
A

vomiting, laxatives, diuretics

21
Q

Bulimics can be ______ weight, ___________ or ___________.

A

normal, underweight, overweight

22
Q

A bulimic has a _______ body image

A

negative

23
Q

Physiological Problems Associated with Bulimia
•_______ by vomiting results in stomach acids coming into the esophagus and mouth, leading to esophageal irritation, problems with mouth and gums

A

Purging

24
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Physiological Problems Associated with Bulimia
• Purging by vomiting results in _______ ____ coming into the esophagus and mouth, leading to esophageal irritation, problems with mouth and gums

A

stomach acids

25
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Physiological Problems Associated with Bulimia

• __________ balance is a concern, as is _________ and other symptoms

A

Electrolyte, dehydration

26
Q

Treatment of Bulimia

• ___________ treatment is necessary

A

Psychological

27
Q

Treatment of Bulimia
• Psychological treatment is necessary
• ____-_________ medications have been successful in treatment.

A

Anti-Depressant

28
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Treatment of Bulimia
• Psychological treatment is necessary
• Anti-depressant medications have been successful in treatment
• ________ _______ aims to re-educate bulimic on how to meet nutrient needs

A

Nutritional Therapy

29
Q

_____-______ Disorder
• An individual suffering from this disorder will eat large quantities of food at one sitting but will not purge after the _____.

A

Binge-eating

binge

30
Q

Binge-Eating Disorder
• An individual suffering from this disorder will eat large quantities of food at one sitting but will not purge after the binge
• These individuals are likely to have _____-normal weights and may be ______.

A

above, obese

31
Q

___ ______

• Can be seen in those who want to indulge in food socially without gaining weight

A

Fad Bulimia

32
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Fad Bulimia
• Can be seen in those who want to indulge in food socially without gaining weight
• Also seen in athletes, typically _____, competing in ______-category sports.

A

males, weight

33
Q

Fad Bulimia

• _______ and ______ behaviors are present, although the _______ may not be as extreme as seen in other bulimics.

A

Binging, purging, binging

34
Q

Fad Bulimia

• The ___________ abnormalities may also not be present as in other bulimics

A

psychological

35
Q

Fad Bulimia
• Using ________ is dangerous for the health
• _______ can lead to dehydration
• ________ work too late in the digestive process to be of any use.

A
  • Laxatives
  • Diuretics
  • Laxatives

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