Obesity and Eating Disorders - Bulimia Nervosa & Binge Eating Disorder Naturopathic Approach Flashcards
Q: What are the primary nutritional aims for managing BN and BED?
A:
Reduce binge episodes by addressing blood sugar imbalances and improving insulin sensitivity.
Encourage healthy eating patterns and dispel food myths.
Increase levels of inhibitory neurotransmitters.
For BN specifically, focus on harm minimization and prevention of purging techniques.
Promote eating regular meals, even after a binge.
Q: How can mindfulness programs benefit individuals with BN or BED?
A: Mindfulness helps individuals tune into body hunger signals and meet their body’s needs, breaking the binge-purge-starve cycle and facilitating healthier eating patterns.
Q: Why is protein important in the therapeutic approach to BN and BED?
A:
Protein-rich meals enhance recovery time compared to carbohydrate-rich meals.
Tryptophan in protein supports serotonin production, reducing the urge to binge and improving mood.
Q: What is the role of inositol in BN and BED management?
A: A study using 18 g of inositol daily showed therapeutic benefits in BN and BED, likely by increasing serotonin receptor sensitivity.
Q: How can clients identify binge triggers?
A:
Keep a food, symptom, and emotional diary to track trigger situations (e.g., seeing a specific person, stress, or sadness).
Educate clients on how fluctuating blood sugar and tryptophan levels affect mood and binge tendencies.
Q: What strategies help break the binge cycle?
A:
Identify binge triggers and provide alternative stress management options.
Encourage clients to avoid feelings of guilt after a binge, promoting self-compassion.
Q: How can healthy eating patterns be fostered in BN and BED clients?
A:
Reinforce healthy food choices and debunk food myths.
Encourage regular eating patterns and monitor the impact of exercise on daily calorie needs.
Watch for fad dieting, which exacerbates bingeing tendencies.
Q: Why is it important to address fad dieting in BN and BED clients?
A: Fad dieting often leads to food deprivation, increasing the likelihood of binge episodes and perpetuating the binge-diet cycle.
