Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what is an eating disorder?
A
serious illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a persons eating behaviours
2
Q
what is a feeding disorder?
A
childhood refusal to eat certain foods for a period of a month which can cause developmental delays
3
Q
state some symptoms of eating disorders?
A
dry skin cold intolerance constipation delayed puberty abdominal bloating fainting hypotension lanugo hair weakness
4
Q
state some behaviours of anorexia?
A
obsessive control avoidance body checking laxative abuse excessive exercise amenorrhoea fear of weight gain loss of weight
5
Q
state some behaviours of bulimia nervosa?
A
binge eating self induced vomiting Russells sign - calluses on knuckles diuretic abuse body checking avoidance
6
Q
state some predisposing factors of eating disorders?
A
age gender genetics FH personality disorder
7
Q
state some precipitating factors of eating disorders?
A
life event
puberty
increased puberty
dieting
8
Q
state some perpetuating factors of a eating disorder?
A
delayed gastric emptying
family, friends support
narrowing focus
9
Q
state some management options for eating disorders?
A
CBT IPT refeeding specialised family work olanzapine fluoxetine
10
Q
state the screening tool for eating disorders?
A
SCOFF questionnaire
