Eating Disorders In Athletes Flashcards
Binge eating is?
Consumption of large amounts of food
Anorexia nervous is characterized by?
Characterized by extremely low food intake
Body dysmorphic disorder is?
Common among?
Eating /psychological disorder more common among males
Purging is?
Refers to the emptying of stomach contents
Energy availability is?
Quantified as energy used for bodily functions after exercise
Female traid syndrome causes?
Includes osteoporosis, amenorrhea, and disordered eating
When Estradiol is diminished it can?
When diminished, can increase the risk of osteoporosis
What are the three classified clinical eating disorders?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
EDNOS
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ healthy (normal) eating \_\_\_\_\_\_ Disordered eating\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Over eating – healthy (normal) eating- excessive concern over BW,
Disordered eating- clinical eating disorders
List three physiological functions that are negatively affected with low energy availability
Cellular maintenance, thermoregulation, growth, bone development, reproduction
True or false?
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the abnormally low fluid intake, a disordered body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight
True
List 4 physical symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa
Weight-loss beyond what is required for optimal sport performance, amenorrhea or menstrual dysfunction, dehydration, excessive fatigue (greater than expected after training her competition), gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, or distress after meals, hyperactivity, hypothermia, low resting heart rate, muscle weakness, high susceptibility for overuse injuries, reduced bone mineral density and susceptibility to stress fractures, frequent infections, skin sores, and poor wound healing, low blood hemoglobin, as well as low serum albumin, glucose, HDL cholesterol
True or false?
Many bulimic athletes actually maintain a normal body weight
True
List 4 physiological symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa
Binge eating, secretive eating and agitation when binging is interrupted, disappearing after eating meals, evidence of vomiting unrealistic to illness, dieting, excessive exercise beyond that related for the athletes sport, depression, self criticism (especially in regards to body image, and especially in regards to body image, bodyweight, and a decline in sport performance) substance abuse, use of laxatives, diuretics, or both that are unsanctioned by medical or coaching support staff
An individual diagnosed with an EDNOS May meet all the criteria for bulimia nervosa except he or she ______; or for anorexia nervosa expect she ________
Binges and purges less than two times a week,
has regular menses
True or False?
Disorders are most common among power and technical skill sports
False
Describe two ways in which eating disorders can negatively affect an athletes performance
The athlete may have diminished liver and muscle glycogen stores, may be consistently dehydrated, can become anemic, may exhibit electrolyte and balances, can lose significant muscle, therefore impairing strength and power
_____& ______ are two minerals of serious concern (as it relates to deficiency) among female athletes with eating disorders
Calcium, iron
Athletes who have been Amenorrheic for more than six months should have their _______ measured and be considered for ______ therapy
Bone mineral density, hormone replacement
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa?
A) A degree of restlessness that results in insomnia
B) Low HDL cholesterol
C) The absence of three consecutive menstrual cycles
D) consistently eat small meals throughout the day
C) The absence of three consecutive menstrual cycles
Which of the following is a physiological characteristics associated with anorexia nervosa?
A) binge eating
B) unusual waiting behaviors
C) evidence of vomiting unrealistic to illness
D) dehydration
B) unusual waiting behaviors
Which of the following describes why an individual with bulimia nervosa is at a relatively high risk for a nutrient deficiencies?
A) sufferers generally refused to eat food for 3 to 4 hours after a training session
B) sufferers generally self-dehydrate due to an inherent fear of fluid inducing bloating
C) suffers generally engage in repeat cycles of binge eating
D) sapphire is generally purge the contents of the stomach before many nutrients can be absorbed
D) sapphire is generally purge the contents of the stomach before many nutrients can be absorbed
Which of the following is a physical symptom most specific to an individual who suffers from bulimia nervosa?
A) calluses, sores or abrasions on the back of hands
B) hypothermia
C) depression
D) infertility
A) calluses, sores or abrasions on the back of hands
Which of the following does not reflect research findings examining the prevalence of eating disorders?
A) eating disorders are more prevalent among athletes when compared to general population
B) disorders are more prevalent among females when compared to males
C) prevalence of anorexia nervosa is more common among mail non-athletes when compared to male athletes
D) prevalence of bulimia nervosa is more common among female athletes when compared to female nonathletes
C) prevalence of anorexia nervosa is more common among mail non-athletes when compared to male athletes
Which of the following is considered the most significant risk factor for being diagnosed with an eating disorder?
A) lifestyle
B) dieting
C) personality traits
D) gender
D) gender
Eating disorders can reduce athletic performance mainly due to _______
A) reduced protein synthesis
B) Low energy availability
C) lack of motivation
D) reduced anabolic hormone activity
B) Low energy availability
Which of the following is a primary cause of death among anorexics?
A) CNS failure from glycogen depletion
B) complications associated with vomiting behavior
C) cardiac arrest due to excessive fluid/electrolyte disturbance
D) fractures
C) cardiac arrest due to excessive fluid/electrolyte disturbance
Which of the following statements concerning the body dysmorphic disorder is incorrect?
A) sufferers are willing to engage in drug abuse to attain a leaner appearance
B) suffers commonly engage in excessive exercise and supplement used to increase muscle
C) sufferers are continually unhappy with their physique
D) The disorder is most common among females
D) The disorder is most common among females
