Eating Disorders Flashcards
Refusal to maintain body weight at or above 85% of normal weight for age and height
Anorexia Nervosa
Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight
Anorexia Nervosa
Disturbance in the way body weight or shape is experienced, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight
Anorexia Nervosa
In women, absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles without other known cause
Anorexia Nervosa
Type: During the current episode of anorexia nervosa, the person does not regularly engage in binge-eating or purging behaviour
Restricting type
Type: During the current episode of anorexia nervosa, the person regularly engages in binge-eating or purging behavior
Binge-eating type
Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise.
Bulimia Nervosa
Occurrence, on average, of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviours at least twice a week for 3 months
Bulimia Nervosa
Undue influence by body shape and weight on self-evaluation
Bulimia Nervosa
Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)
Criteria for anorexia, and bulimia are not fully met, or one or more factors are met except dependent or frequency.
The Role of Genetics in Eating Disorders
Certain genes may predispose a person to developing eating disorders.
Common Psychological Issues in Eating Disorders
low self-esteem, OCD, co-dependent relationship between esteem and food habits
Anorexia psych issues
Overwhelming fear of gaining weight;
Disturbances in body image
Bullimia Psych issues
Intense fear of becoming fat;
Negative body image and distorted perception of body size;
Usually socially isolated
Treatment for eating disorders
dissociation
