Eating Disorders Flashcards
what is anorexia nervosa
active maintenance of low body weight
less than 85% of expected weight or BMI less than 17
what are the types of anorexia nervosa
restricting, binge/purging
what is the prevalence and sex ratio of anorexia nervosa
0.5% of girls aged 15-18 mainly in ballet dancers
95% female
what are some physical signs of anorexia nervosa
low blood pressure dizziness difficulty sleeping stomach pain constipation/bloating feeling cold muscle weakness irregular periods falling out of hair
what are the diagnostic features of bulimia nervosa
recurrent binge eating - large amounts quickly - loss fo control
vomiting, laxatives, fasting, exercise
extreme shape and weight concern
binge freq about once per week foe 3 months
what is the prevalence and ratio of bulimia nervosa
95% female
1-3% in girls aged 18-25
what are the physical signs of bulimia
vomiting excessive exercise gastric problem irregular periods or amenorrhea fluctuations in weight enlarged salivary glands electrolyte imbalance
what is binge eating disorder
recurrent binge eating, binge episodes - distress regarding binge eating
no compensatory behaviour
what are some things that may make a young person more likely to develop an eating disorder
mental health perfectionism history of dieting part of a sport which relies on appearance family history
how did moderate dieting vs severe dieting affect risk of developing a disorder - what is another big risk factor
mod - x5
severe x 18
mental health x6
what are the differences between specific and non-specific risk factors
specific:
body dissatisfaction from developmental, contextual and physical leading to diet - results in normative discontent or eating disorder
non specific:
trauma, parental insensitivity, biological predispositions
leads to low self esteem and insecure attachment - elating disorder
what regulates your mood and therefore food intake
mood lifted by eating nice tasting food - high energy
positive reinforcement
cravings triggered by negative mood
how does emotion affect food intake
stop eating: external events feel outside control - ie after argument. to influence others
binge eating - regulate negative emotional states
what are the stages of treatment for ED
weight management
psychological therapies such as therapy, cognitive behavioural treatment, guided self help
relapse prevention
what is the main type of treatment for children and young people
family based therapy
