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EATING DISORDERS Flashcards

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A disorder in which a person refuses to maintain normal weight, has an intense fear of becoming obese, and feels fat even when emaciated

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Anorexia Nervosa

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A disorder characterized by episodic, uncontrollable eating BINGES followed by PURGING either by vomiting or by taking laxatives

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Includes recurrent episodes of UNRESTRAINED eating

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Binge Eating Disorder

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Measure of body fat calculated by dividing weight in kilograms, by height in meters squared; considered a more valid estimate of body fat than many others

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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Currently defined as exhibiting a BMI of greater than 30

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Obese

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BLEPP 2017 Abnormal Psychology (18 decks)

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