Obesity and Eating disorders Flashcards
What is the BMI cut off for anorexia?
17.0
Do patients need to have amenorrhea to be diagnosed with anorexia?
Not anymore!
What % are overweight or obese? What are obese?
66%, 25%
What % of children are obese?
17
What are complications of obesity?
Cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, NAFLD requiring liver transplant
In what group is NAFLD most prevalent?
Hispanics, more common in boys.
Is having children with extreme obesity considered child abuse?
No
What are effects of earlier maturation in girls?
Lower self-esteem Less favorable body image Earlier onset of sexual intercourse Higher rates of depression and suicide Greater risk of developing eating disorders
Do obese/overweight adults usually have friends and family who are overweight?
Yes, and thus are often not good support systems.
When can physicians have the greatest + effect on weight gain?
First 5-10 lbs gained
In what groups are eating disorders common?
Younger (teenage/young adult) women who are well off. Still much more common in US.
How often must bulimia occur to be diagnosed?
At least 2/week for 3 months
Patients with bulimia also show problems with…
impulse control. e.g. self-mutilation, sexual promiscuity
What percentage of patients with bulimia have been victims of sexual abuse?
20-50%
Is treatment for bulimia effective?
Extremely, ~50% are entirely symptom-free at 10 years post diagnosis
