Eating Disorders Flashcards

1
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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 ________, _______, _____ _______.

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anorexia, bulimia, binge eating

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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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Causes of Eating Disorders

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

A

adolescence

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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

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self-starvation, weight loss, exercise

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Anorexia

• The anorexic has an _______ but refuses to eat

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appetite

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Anorexia

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

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Exercise, exercising

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• _______ ____ may become severe

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  • weight loss
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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ___ stores will be depleted, _______ waste away

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Fat, Muscles

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ____ becomes thin, ___ is dry and brittle

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Skin, hair

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• Monthly ______ will cease

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Periods

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

• ____ density decreases

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Bond

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Physiological Effects of Anorexia

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

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  • Electrolyte, cardiac
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Treatment of Anorexia

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

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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

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Bulimia

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

A

binging, purging

18
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_______ (consuming large amounts of food in a short amount of time),

19
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_______ (removing food by various methods such as vomiting, taking laxatives, or using diuretics)

20
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Purging is removing food by various methods such as

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

vomiting, laxatives, diuretics

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Bulimics can be ______ weight, ___________ or ___________.

A

normal, underweight, overweight

22
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A bulimic has a _______ body image

23
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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

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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

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Physiological Problems Associated with Bulimia | • __________ balance is a concern, as is _________ and other symptoms
Electrolyte, dehydration
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Treatment of Bulimia | • ___________ treatment is necessary
Psychological
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Treatment of Bulimia • Psychological treatment is necessary • ____-_________ medications have been successful in treatment.
Anti-Depressant
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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
Nutritional Therapy
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_____-______ Disorder • An individual suffering from this disorder will eat large quantities of food at one sitting but will not purge after the _____.
Binge-eating | binge
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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 ______.
above, obese
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___ ______ | • Can be seen in those who want to indulge in food socially without gaining weight
Fad Bulimia
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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.
males, weight
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Fad Bulimia | • _______ and ______ behaviors are present, although the _______ may not be as extreme as seen in other bulimics.
Binging, purging, binging
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Fad Bulimia | • The ___________ abnormalities may also not be present as in other bulimics
psychological
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Fad Bulimia • Using ________ is dangerous for the health • _______ can lead to dehydration • ________ work too late in the digestive process to be of any use.
- Laxatives - Diuretics - Laxatives