Eating Disorders

Question 1

what is anorexia nervosa

Answer 1

characterized by distorted body image and excessive dieting that leads to severe weight loss with a fear of becoming fat despite being underweight

sense of powerlessness over life situations

unusual eating behavior

social withdrawal

results in protein energy malnutrition

Question 2

what is bulemia nervosa?

Answer 2

frequent episodes of binge eating followed by self-indued vomiting (or laxative or diuretic or vigorous exercise) to avoid weight gain

Question 3

ED in men?

Answer 3

common in sports w/ weight categories (ie. boxing and wrestling

electrolyte disturbances = no glycogen in muscles = low blood glucose levels

extreme dehydration and exercise

Question 4

results of ED in femal athlete triad?

Answer 4

1. amenorrhea: decreased estrogen and sex hormones (result of a lack of nutrients)
2. osteoporosis: loss of Ca from bones

Question 5

describe therapy for ED patients

Answer 5

multi disciplinary team

cognitive behavioural therapy

group/family therapy

nutrition counselling

pharmacological intervention