TERMS Flashcards
self imposed starvation resulting in marked weight loss
anorexia nervosa
not enough adipose tissue this affecting menstruation and ovulation
amenorrhea
binging followed by induced vomiting
bulimia
state of increased body weight, that is of sufficient magnitude to produce adverse health effects
obesity
refers to a range of clinical syndromes characterized by an inadequate intake of protein and calories protein energy malnutrition
protein-energy malnutrition
a state of malnutrition resulting from a diet deficient in total calories
*loss of muscle mass and subQ fat; the head appears to be too large for the emaciated body
marasmus
deficiency of protein in diet relatively high in carbohydrates
kwashiorkor
common in chronically ill or hospitalized patients
cancer cachexia attributed to secondary PEM
secondary PEM