exam 3 ch.10

Question 1

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 1

eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, distorted body image, and morbid fear of obesity
symptoms: hair loss, fatigue, low metabolic rate, muscle tears
treatment: hospitalization is weight is below 75%, nutrition therapy to stop weight loss and restore food habits, psychological therapy
physical effects: low body weight, low body temperature, slower metabolic rate, decreased heart rate, iron deficieny

Question 2

Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 2

eating disorder in which one binge eats then attempts to purge (vomiting, laxatives, etc.) regular weight
symptoms: swollen salivary glands, irritation of esophagus, stomach ulcers
treatments: nutrition therapy (regular eating habits), psychological therapy
physical effects: demineralization of teeth, low potassium levels, swelling of salivary glands

Question 3

binge eating

Answer 3

eating large amounts of food even when not hungry
treatments: similar nutrition therapy as bulimia nervosa