Eating Disorders Flashcards
All eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy obsession with ______ and ______.
weight, shape
Eating Disorders
• All eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy obsession with weight and shape
• Includes ________, _______, _____ _______.
anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
Causes of Eating Disorders
• There may be some abnormalities in brain _____________ levels, traits which may show some inheritance
neurotransmitter
Causes of Eating Disorders
• Disorders often start in ____________, esp. in cultures concerned with body image
adolescence
Causes of Eating Disorders
• Eating disorders are more common in _________ countries than in __________ countries
developed, developing
Anorexia
• Characterized by ___-_________ and _______ ____, possibly excessive _______ as well
self-starvation, weight loss, exercise
Anorexia
• The anorexic has an _______ but refuses to eat
appetite
Anorexia
• _______ may become an obsession, in which the anorexic will refuse to stop _________ even when tired
Exercise, exercising
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• _______ ____ may become severe
- weight loss
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• ___ stores will be depleted, _______ waste away
Fat, Muscles
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• ____ becomes thin, ___ is dry and brittle
Skin, hair
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• Monthly ______ will cease
Periods
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• ____ density decreases
Bond
Physiological Effects of Anorexia
• _________ imbalances are frequent, and may lead to death due to ______ irregularities
- Electrolyte, cardiac
Treatment of Anorexia
• Treatment requires __________, _________ and __________treatment, as well as family _______.
psychological, behavioral, nutritional, therapy
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 __%
Hospitalization, 50
Bulimia
• Bulimia involves a cycle of ______ , followed by _______.
binging, purging
_______ (consuming large amounts of food in a short amount of time),
binging
_______ (removing food by various methods such as vomiting, taking laxatives, or using diuretics)
purging
Purging is removing food by various methods such as
- ) ________
- ) taking _______
- ) or using ________.
vomiting, laxatives, diuretics
Bulimics can be ______ weight, ___________ or ___________.
normal, underweight, overweight
A bulimic has a _______ body image
negative
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
Purging
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
stomach acids
Physiological Problems Associated with Bulimia
• __________ balance is a concern, as is _________ and other symptoms
Electrolyte, dehydration
Treatment of Bulimia
• ___________ treatment is necessary
Psychological
Treatment of Bulimia
• Psychological treatment is necessary
• ____-_________ medications have been successful in treatment.
Anti-Depressant
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
_____-______ 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
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
___ ______
• Can be seen in those who want to indulge in food socially without gaining weight
Fad Bulimia
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
Fad Bulimia
• _______ and ______ behaviors are present, although the _______ may not be as extreme as seen in other bulimics.
Binging, purging, binging
Fad Bulimia
• The ___________ abnormalities may also not be present as in other bulimics
psychological
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
