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Feeding/Eating Disorders Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 main features of Anorexia?

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  1. food restriction leading to low body weight
  2. fear of gaining weight or behavior that interferes with weight gain
  3. misperception of body shape/weight or lack of recognition of seriousness of low body weight
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What are the 2 subtypes of anorexia?

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  1. Restricting type: weight loss with no binge/purge (diet/exercise) within last 3 months
  2. Binge-eating/purging: binge/purge behavior within last 3 months
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What is considered mild, moderate, severe and extreme BMI for anorexia?

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mild = 17+ 
moderate= 16-16.9
severe= 15-15.9
extreme = below 15
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What disorder has the highest mortality rate?

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Anorexia

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What disorder has the highest suicide rate?

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Bulimia

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What is the difference between Anorexia and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder?

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Avoidant/Restrictive does not involve a disturbance in body shape/weight

Anorexia: based on BMI and misperception of body image

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What disorder is highly comorbid with Anorexia?

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Depression

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Anorexia has a higher prevalence among?

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10x more for young women (vs. men)

more common in middle & upper class

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What is the age of onset for anorexia?

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adolescence

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What disorders are cormorbid with Eating Disorders?

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  1. Depression
  2. Anxiety
  3. Borderline Personality
  4. Substance-Abuse
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11
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Do Eating Disorders run in families?

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yes

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12
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Can eating disorders change brain chemistry and exasperate the disorder?

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Yes

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What are the main features of Bulimia?

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A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating that include 1. eating a lot in a small period of time and 2. lack of control

B. Recurrent compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain

C. Binge/purge must occur at least 1x/week for 3 months

D. self-evaluation influenced by body shape/weight

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What is the duration of Bulimia?

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must occur on average a min: 1x/week for 3 months

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What qualifies for a mild and extreme severity for bulimia?

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mild= 1-3x/week

extreme = 14+ times/week

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What disorder is characterized by an excessive concern with weight, but may be thin or heavy?

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Bulimia

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What are the main features of Binge-Eating Disorder?

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A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating with (1. large intake of food within time period & 2. lack of control)

B. Episodes include 3 or more: 
rapid eating
eating until abnormally full 
eating a lot when not hungry 
eating alone
feeling disgusted/guilty/depressed

C. Distress RE: binge eating

D. 1x/week for 3 months

18
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What are the similarities between Binge-eating Disorder and Bulimia?

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Duration of 1x/wk for 3 months

recurrent episodes of binge eating that include large consumption during time period & lack of control

Levels of severity

19
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How does Binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia?

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No purging
Not weight specified
Not OCD about body 
Onset = adulthood 
prevalence equal among men & women
20
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What is Enuresis?

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Repeated urination into bed or clothes either intentional or unintentional

Needs either: 2x/week for 3 consec. months or impairment in functioning

At least 5 years old

21
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What are the age qualifications for Enuresis vs. Encopresis ?

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Enuresis = 5 years old +

Encopresis = 4 years old +

22
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What is Encopresis?

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Passage of feces in inappropriate places either intentional or unintentional

Duration of at least 1x/month for 3 months

child at least 4 years old

23
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What are the specifiers for Enuresis?

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Nocturnal
Diurnal
Both

24
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Why is family therapy a strongly suggested treatment method for Bulimia?

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genetic & family support

25
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What 4 main factors influence Bulimia?

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  1. personhood
  2. family dynamic
  3. sphere of influence
  4. Food
26
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What is the most effective treatment method for Bulimia?

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CBT

27
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What is the main focus of those with Bulimia?

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Anxiety

28
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What is Pica?

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Eating nonnutritive foods for 1 month +

29
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Pica is most prevalent among?

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IDD
early childhood
pregnant women

30
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What is Rumination Disorder?

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regurgitation of food for 1 mon +

31
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Rumination is most prevalent among?

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IDD, onset 3-12 months, males

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