CH 14 SB
Which of the following are types of eating disorders
- anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa - binge eating disorder
As a result of lower than normal estrogen levels, females with anorexia nervosa may experience
- a delayed onset of menstruation - irregular menstrual periods
Treatments for eating disorders should include
- medical nutrition therapy - psychotherapy
The optimal treatment of eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary team of experts in the following fields
- mental health - medicine - nutrition
The best approach to preventing the female ___ __ is to provide information about the disorder to parents and those in sports who associate with young women, such as coaches and trainers
Athlete triad
In order to diagnose a patient with anorexia nervosa, health care providers look for changes in body ___ ___ and body ___ over time
Mass , index, composition
True or false: genetic factors may play a role in a persons risk for developing eating disorder
True
Which eating disorder has the highest mortality
anorexia nervosa
Because people with binge eating disorder do not purge, their risk for ___ increases
obesity
A stressful life event that can lead to the development of an eating disorder is called a
trigger
Low energy availability is associated with a
estrogen deficiency
People with muscle dysmorphia
- are usually male - are often body builders - exercise obsessively
Choose the statements that are true about bulimia nervosa
- can be slightly underweight, normal weight, or overweight - is difficult to identify by appearance - often feels ashamed about their behavior and tried to hide it
People with anorexia nervosa
- have distorted body images - severely restrict their food intake to
Young anorexics are more like to recover if
- they do not consume alcohol - they get early treatment - they do not purge or binge eat
Which of the following is associated with disordered eating
-skipping meals or following fad diets -concerns about body image
Patients with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
Have a distorted body image
People with diabulima
Skip insulin injections
Diabulimia
people with diabetes manipulate body weight by skipping insulin injections or using less insulin than prescribed
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by
- becoming emaciated - self imposed starvation
Challenges to the recovery of patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may include the patients
- denial of their condition - dependence on alcohol - desire to resist treatment
Behavioral therapies used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders are
- dialectical behavior therapy - cognitive behavioral therapy
The form of behavioral therapy used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder that addresses unhealthy behaviors by challenging current beliefs and replacing them with more realistic thoughts is called ___ ___ therapy
Cognitive behavioral
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by
Purging and binge eating
Orthorexia
obsession with healthy eating
What role does an RDN have when treating a person with an eating disorder
- answer patient questions about nutrition and food - teach healthy eating patterns - provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy
Choose the types of medications that may be used for treating eating disorders
- antidepressants - mood stabilizers - antipsychotics
When women with anorexia nervosa's estrogen levels decline and she fails to have her menstrual period for 3 months or longer, she is displaying a condition called
Amenorrhea
muscle dysmorphia
a disorder generally seen in young men involving an obsessive concern with muscle size
The psychological disorder characterized by self imposed starvation results in malnutrition and severe weight loss is called
Anorexia nervosa
The disorder used to describe type 1 diabetes who manipulate their body weight by skipping insulin injections or using less insulin than prescribed is called
Diabulimia
Treatment of Female Athlete Triad strives to create a state of
Energy equilibrium
Female athletes have a __\ risk of disordered eating practices compared to males and females who do not participate in sports
Higher
Genetic factors ___ play a role in a persons risk of developing an eating disorder
May
For the treatment of the female athlete triad, a state of energy balance can be achieved by
- increasing calorie intake - decreasing energy expenditure
Which of the following can contribute to the development of an eating disorder
- issues of self esteem - social media - peer and family pressure
Females exhibiting the female athlete triad may intentionally restrict their calorie intake to
- maintain a lean physique - improve athletic performance - lose weight
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are more likely to occur during which stage of growth
Adolescence
Eating an excessive amount of food in a brief period of time is called
Binge eating
The eating disorder that featured recurrent episodes of overeating without purging is called
Binge eating disorder or syndrome
To optimize effectiveness of prescription medications, ___ should accompany their use
Psychological counseling
What are the most serious health outcomes for a person who exhibits all of the signs of the female athlete triad
- amenorrhea - osteoporosis - eating disorders
Characteristics of parents that foster the development of eating disorders in their children include
- being overly focused on their weight - teasing their children about their weight
What are the three main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose
- binge eating disorder - anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa
Efforts to prevent eating disorders in high risk individuals should focus on
- body acceptance - improving self confidence - challenging the concept that "thin is ideal"
In order to help prevent the development of eating disorders, efforts should focus on the early detection of people with the following risk factors
- disordered eating patterns - a distorted body image
An intense fear of gaining weight compels oriole with anorexia nervosa to
- fast frequently - exercise excessively - diet frequently
Choose signs and symptoms or bulimia nervosa
- frequent heart burn - worn tooth enamel - chronic sore throat
Examples of stressful events or situations that can lead to the development of an eating disorder are
- going away to college - moving to a new location - dealing with dysfunctional family
Risk factors associated with developing an eating disorder includes
- having a history of frequent dieting - having a perfectionist personality - being female
To help in the treatment of patients with eating disorders, registered dietitians can
- help in recovery to avoid relapse - answer questions about food and nutrition - provide medical nutrition therapy
Choose appropriate alternatives therapies that may be helpful in reducing stress and anxiety
- meditation - acupuncture - yoga and massage therapy
Choose the disordered eating patterns that are described in DSM-5 as unspecified feeding or eating disorders
- orthorexia - Diabulimia - muscle dysmorphia
The hypokalemia observed in people suffering from bulimia nervosa can be caused by
- self induced vomiting - abuse to diuretics
Which factors can contribute to the development of an eating disorder
- social - psychological - genetic
Treatment of the female athlete triad stoves to create a state of
Energy equilibrium
True or false: an eating disorder is a term used to describe a short term and mild change in a persons eating habits
False
Binge eating disorders may be __ common than anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
More
Parents who have healthy eating behaviors and have a positive attitude about their bodies can help ___ the development of eating disorders in their children
Prevent
People with eating disorders typically have a distorted view of their
body image
The psychological condition characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors is called
bulimia nervosa
Psychological disturbances that can lead to abnormal food related behaviors and subsequent dangerous physiological complications are called
eating disorders
The rapid loss of electrolytes and fluids due to purging in bulimia nervosa can cause low blood levels of potassium, a condition known as
hypokalemia
A girl will not experience _____ until she has about 17% body fat.
menarche
The onset of the first menstrual cycle for female adolescents is called
menarche
Physiological consequences of low estrogen levels include
menstrual disturbances. reduced bone mass.
A disordered eating pattern that is characterized by an unhealthy preoccupation with the body being too thin or not muscular enough is called
muscle dysmorphia
An eating disorder characterized by food binges occurring after the evening meal and/or when the person awakens from sleep during the night is called
night eating syndrome
Supportive activities used in the treatment of patients with eating disorders are
- massage - movement therapy - yoga
A professional that plays a critical role in the treatment of eating disorders is a
- medical doctor - registered dietitian - psychologist
Which psychological factors often accompany eating disorders
- mood disorders - anxiety disorders
Supportive activities used in the treatment of patients with eating disorders are
- movement therapy - massage - yoga
Treatments for eating disorders can occur in which settings
- outpatient care with counseling - inpatient hospitalization
Night eating syndrome is characterized by
- sleep disturbances - the belief that one can only fall sleep after a large meal - waking during the night to binge eat
People with a mother or sister with anorexia nervous are ___ likely to develop an earring disorder themselves
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