Week 8: Food for Thought Flashcards
What are the main DSM-5 characteristics of anorexia nervosa?
restriction of food leading to low body weight
intense fear of weight gain
body image disturbances
How do we calculate Body Mass Index?
body weight / height2 in meters
What does anorexia mean?
The “nervosa” part of anorexia nervosa refers to what?
Anorexia - loss of appetite
Nervosa - Relates to an emotional state
Why is anorexia misleading?
People with anorexia typically do not lose appetite rather they purposefully restrict themselves despite being hungry
What is amenorrhea?
loss of menstrual period
What is the most common time for anorexia to develop?
Early to middle teenage years
What substance is released during starvation and may be involved in the maintenance of anorexia?
Endogenous opioids
What part of the brain is involved in the regulation of hunger and eating?
the hypothalamus
What pattern of behaviour do we see in bulimia?
over restriction, followed by binge eating, purging resulting in low self-esteem
What sort of therapy is often used for bulimia nervosa?
CBT
What therapies are used for anorexia nervosa?
CBT
Specialist Supported Clinical Mangement (SSCM)
psychodynamic therapy
family-based therapy (FBT)
What medications are found to be effective with bulimia nervosa?
antidepressants
What are the relevant BMI ratings for
- mild
- moderate
- severe
- extreme
Mild - <17
Moderate - 16-16.99
Severe - 15-15.99
Extreme - < 15
What are the relevant severity ratings of compensatory behaviours a week for bulimia nervosa?
- mild
- moderate
- severe
- extreme
Mild - 1-3
Moderate - 4-7
Severe - 8-13
Extreme - 14 or more
