Eating Disorders Unit 4 Flashcards
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Anorexia symptoms
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Fear of weight gain
Loss of menstrual periods
1
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Serious potentially life threatening eating disorder characterized by SELF STARVATION and excessive WEIGHT LOSS
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Consequences of anorexia
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Low heart rate & low blood pressure Increased risk of heart failure Loss of bone density Muscle atrophy Dehydration Fainting Dry hair Growth of downy hair called lanugo
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Characterized by a cycle of BINGING and COMPENSATORY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS SELF INDUCED VOMITING designed to undo the effects of binge eating
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Bulimia warning signs
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Exercise regimen
Scrapes on fingers
Swelling of cheeks
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Bulimia consequences
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Electrolyte imbalances
Tooth decay
Gastric rupture
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Binge eating disorder
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Characterized by RECURRENT BING EATING WITHOUT THE REGULAR USE OF COMPENSATORY MEASURES to counter the bing eating
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Consequences of bing eating
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High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Heart disease Diabetes Gallbladder disease
