5.2 Eating Disorders Part 2 Flashcards
What are common personality traits that individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa present with?
impulsive
What is the diagnosis criteria for bulimia nervosa?
binge purge cycle occurring at least twice a week for 3 months
What are triggers for bulimia?
stress
boredom
loneliness
depression
What are common physical symptoms of bulimia?
demineralization of teeth
burns on knuckles
swollen salivary glands
What are eating disorders not otherwise specified?
term used to classify eating disorders of abnormal eating patterns that do not meet the criteria for either anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder
What are the disorders that are classified as eating disorders not otherwise specified?
binge-eating
night eating syndrome
female athlete triad
What is binge-eating disorder?
characterized by binge eating episodes that are not accompanied by purging
What are common characteristics of binge-eating disorder?
no control over how much food is consumed
eating rapidly until feeling uncomfortable
eating alone due to embarrassment
feeling depressed or guilty after over eating
What is the diagnosis criteria for binge-eating disorder?
compulsive overeating at least two times per week for at least six months
What types of families do those suffering with binge-eating disorder come from?
dysfunctional families
What is night-eating syndrome?
when an individual awakens at least once a night and needs to eat prior to falling back to sleep
When is night-eating syndrome diagnosed?
when at least one-third of an individual’s calories are consumed after the evening meal
What has been found to be successful in treating night eating sydrome?
antidepressants
What is female athlete triad?
- disordered eating
- lack of menstrual periods
- osteoporosis related to inadequate nutrient intake
Who is affected by the female athlete triad?
female athletes participating in appearance based or endurance sports
