Module 10: Eating Disorders

Question 1

what are the important etiological factors?

Answer 1

• heritability and genetic factors
• dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity
• serotonergic functioning and hormonal levels
  -sociocultural factors
  -family factors
  -personality factors of the individual
  maturational issues
• adverse events

Question 2

treatment for bulimia nervosa

Answer 2

antidepressants and CBT

Question 3

what treatments are used?

Answer 3

• antidepressants (not for anorexia)
• CBT
• interpersonal therapy
• nutritional therapy and meal support
• family therapy
• self-help

Question 4

what are the key characteristics for anorexia nervosa

Answer 4

• food restriction that leads to significantly low weight
• intense fear of gaining weight
• disturbance with body

Question 5

what are the key characteristics for bulimia nervosa

Answer 5

• episodes of binge eating, food restriction usually follows to compensate for what they have eaten
• feelings of lack of control when binging behaviour is present
• binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average at least once a week for 3 months

Question 6

what are the key characteristics of binge-eating disorder

Answer 6

• recurrent episodes of binge eating but absence of compensatory behaviours to get rid of calories
• binge eating episodes are associated are associated with at least 3 of the 5 symptoms
• binge eating occurs on average at least once a week for 3 months

Question 7

what is pica

Answer 7

a feeding disorder that involves eating non-food substances

Question 8

what is rumination disorder

Answer 8

a feeding disorder that involves repeatedly regurgitating food

Question 9

What is avoidant / restrictive food in-take disorder

Answer 9

similar to anorexia nervosa BUT individuals do not perceive themselves as fat

Question 10

what is atypical anorexia nervosa

Answer 10

meets criteria for AN but weight is within or above normal range

Question 11

what is purging disorder

Answer 11

recurrent purging behaviour to influence weight or shape, in the absence of binge-eating

Question 12

what is night eating syndrome

Answer 12

recurrent episodes of night eating (awakening from sleep or after dinner)

Question 13

what is bulimia nervosa of low frequency

Answer 13

all criteria for bulimia nervosa is met but the duration is not met

Question 14

what is binge-eating disorder of low frequency

Answer 14

all criteria for binge-eating disorder is met duration is not met

Question 15

what are some diagnostic issues for eating disorders?

Answer 15

• differential diagnosis
• validity of diagnostic criteria and classification
• assessment
• physical and psychological complications

Question 16

what does body dissatisfaction have to do with eating disorders in males?

Answer 16

plays a more central role in the development of eating disorders in males

Question 17

eating disorders: what is the men vs women ratio

Answer 17

for every male that is diagnoses with an eating disorder there are 10 to 15 women with these disorders

Question 18

are antidepressants an effective treatment for anorexia nervosa?

Answer 18

NO!!

attempts to treat anorexia nervosa with pharmacological agents have not been successful

Question 19

what are some prevention methods

Answer 19

• predominantly therapeutic

- high-risk development intervention plans