Feeding and Eating Disorders pt.2 Flashcards
What is Bulimia Nervosa
Binge eating followed by inappropriate behaviours to prevent weight (throwing up/laxatives)
Unlike Anorexia nervosa, individuals are a normal body weight but are still concerned about their weight
How long does a Binge episode typically last and what foods are usually eaten?
A binge typically lasts from 30-60 minutes, forbidden foods that are usually sweet and rich in fat are consumed
Binge eaters typically consume ____ to ____ calories in a sitting.
5,000 - 10,000 calories in one sitting
When does a binge episode usually stop
When the person is exhausted from eating, has painful stomach distension, induces vomiting, or runs our of food
What age does Bulimia usually start
Late teens
What are some of the medical complications of Bulimia Nervosa
Irritations of skin around the mouth.
Blockage of salivary ducts
Decay of tooth enamel
Dental activities
Abdominal pain
Hiatal Hernia
Disturbed menstral functions
Why do people with Bulimia be less sensitive to the taste of vomit with repeated purging
Because the acid from the vomit may damage taste receptors on the palate
What can excessive use of laxatives cause
Diarrhea, laxative dependancy, and bowels can loose their reflexive eliminatory response
What leads women to strive toward an unrealistically thin ideal and develop a fear of gaining weight, that eventually leads to eating disorders
The pressure to achieve an unrealistic standard of thinness COMBINED with the importance attached to appearance in defining the female role
According to actual evidence, where are eating disorders less common
In Non-western countries
What type of men are likely to develop eating disorders
Bodybuilders (the eating characteristics are similar to bulimia)
What are three psychological factors to why eating disorders start
Extreme dieting with strict rules, high perfectionist attitudes, and body dissatisfaction
What is Purging negatively reinforced by
Temporary relief
What are three characteristics of people with bulimia
They tend to be shy and have few friends, and have low self-esteem. And may have experiences physical/sexual abuse in their childhood
