Fad Diets And Eating Disorders Flashcards
How do diet pills work
Diet pills work by suppressing appetite
What is a fad diet
Fad diets are weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time
What is weight cycling
Weight cycling is the repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight
What is an eating disorder
And eating disorder is an extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death
What is anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder in which the the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self imposed starvation
What is bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive track follows cycles of over eating
What is binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder is a disorder characterized by compulsive over eating
