Healthy weight (part 2) & eating disorders

Characteristics of fad diets

- new and improved - doesn't include physical activity or diet change - rapid results -special foods to burn fat - rigid menu - supplements

Nutritional Therapy addresses

-Body image issues as weight is regained -Acceptability of certain foods -Food situations (gatherings, eating out) -Negative feelings, trigger foods

9 signs of bulimia

-gastro esophageal reflux disease -chronically inflamed and sore throat -Swollen neck glands -Worn tooth enamel and sensitive and decaying teeth -GERD -Intestinal distress -Kidney problems -Severe dehydration -Electrolyte imbalance

Your friend Cindy loves gymnastics and has been doing extremely well in her competitions. She has a big state competition in two months, and you notice she has been eating less and less and has lost a considerable amount of weight. She casually mentions to you that she missed her period last month and is wondering why. What might be the BEST approach to helping Cindy? Try to eat with Cindy as often as possible and insist she eats a large meal each time you are together. Explain your concerns, suggest Cindy talk with a professional, and express your support. Make an appointment for Cindy with a health professional and, if she refuses to go, refuse to see her until she agrees. Explain your concerns, tell Cindy you think something is wrong with her, and express your support.

Explain your concerns, suggest Cindy talk with a professional, and express your support.

Name 4 diets high in CHO, moderate in fat and protein

Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, general guidelines of DASH and USDA MyPlate

Which of the following BEST describes why the body reduces nonvital body functions in untreated anorexia nervosa? There is insufficient estrogen to maintain these functions. The individual's activity level is very low. The body is conserving energy. The body is trying to maintain normal body temperature

The body is conserving energy.

Which factor is one of three factors that distinguishes an individual as having a night eating disorder versus someone having a late night snack? The person gets up in the middle of the night and sleepwalks. The person has a bowl of cereal at midnight when he or she is up late studying. The person eats an entire large pizza more than twice a week on a consistent basis several hours after bedtime. The person eats a bowl of ice cream a few hours before bedtime.

The person eats an entire large pizza more than twice a week on a consistent basis several hours after bedtime.

A slight change in body weight may indicate

a change in body fluid content or lean tissue but not fat

binge eating disorder

a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating

Eating disorder

a mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food

Disordered Eating

a pattern of atypical eating behaviors that is used to achieve or maintain a lower body weight

Which of the following BEST defines an eating disorder? a condition in which all grains are eliminated from the diet a general term used to describe a variety of atypical eating behaviors any disorder in which one attempts to lose large amounts of weight a psychiatric condition that negatively affects body functioning

a psychiatric condition that negatively affects body functioning

weight cycling

a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight (yo yo dieting)

when do most eating orders begin

adolescence

Most common and deadly psychiatric disorder in women

anorexia nervosa

Strict food and exercise routines, compulsive checking and counting, and a high need for control describes traits associated with obesity. binge-eating disorder. bulimia nervosa. anorexia nervosa.

anorexia nervosa

Prescription weight-loss drugs______ regulated by the FDA

are

Name 7 diet Strategies for Weight Loss

Keep records Be involved in creating your plan Have a realistic calorie intake Make sure diet is adequate Manage portion size Choose foods with low energy density and high nutrient density Consider eating 4-5 small meals daily instead of 3 large meals

Fad diets

weight loss plans that provide rapid weight loss but are not sustainable in the long run

Which population group has the highest incidence of eating disorders? white males in Western societies black females in Western societies white females in Western societies Asian females in Eastern societies

white females in Western societies

what geographic of people make up the greatest percentage of eating disordered patients

young adult women ages 18-30

Name 4 diets low in CHO and high in fat and protein

Atkins, Life Without Bread, Sugar Busters, Protein Power (Ketosis-inducing)

Males that have anorexia nervosa are more concerned with

% body fat rather than weight, and more likely to use excessive exercise

Bulimia Nervosa episodes occur on average

2x/week for 3 months

how many people in U.S suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa

5 million

Morbid obesity

>100% normal weight

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Female Athlete Triad

A condition consisting of three interrelated disorders: abnormal eating patterns (and excessive exercising) followed by lack of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and decreased bone density (premature osteoporosis)

Factors of Metabolic Syndrome

Abdominal obesity High triglyceride levels High HDL cholesterol levels High blood pressure High blood glucose

Prescription weight-loss drugs side effects

BP & heart rate, GI distress, pancreatitis, insomnia, anxiety

Name 2 diets low-fat and very-low-fat diets

Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease and The New Pritikin program

Which statement below is FALSE regarding the factors that contribute to developing an eating disorder? Genetics do not play a role in developing an eating disorder. The personality characteristic of perfectionism plays a role in developing an eating disorder. Living in societies that associate being thin with beauty and wealth play a role in developing an eating disorder. Advertisements that display thin women or muscular men may influence onset of an eating disorder.

Genetics do not play a role in developing an eating disorder.

3 factors that successful help you achieve optimum health

Gradual change in energy intake Physical activity Behavior modification

Night-Eating Syndrome

People who are not hungry during the day, and eat in the evening and night

Prescription weight-loss drugs functions

Reduce appetite Decrease fat absorption in the intestine Increase satiety

what is key in loosing weight in a healthy manner

Set realistic goals for diet, activity, and behavior change

Jill always works out on the StairMaster for 2 to 3 hours after eating a huge meal. This type of behavior is most often observed in __________. bulimia nervosa disordered eating anorexia nervosa binge eating

bulimia nervosa

Ketosis-inducing diets can

decrease appetite, cause rapid weight loss, have positive metabolic changes, but long term effects unknown

what happens when a body's input < energy output

draws on its energy stored (fat)

Best chances for recovery for anorexia nervosa

early intensive treatment

Simply stated, a person's weight maintenance depends on their _________ _________ over time

energy balance

anorexia nervosa

self-starvation leading to severe nutrient deficiency

bulimia nervosa

extreme overeating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain

3 causes of eating disorders

familiy genetics personality: perfectionist, low self esteem media

Bulimia food triggers

foods high in fat and sugar and binge eating usually occurs after a stressful event

Which of the following sports is frequently associated with its female athletes being at risk for developing the female athlete triad? field hockey basketball gymnastics soccer

gymnastics

All of the following describe characteristics of the female athlete triad EXCEPT __________. low bone density amenorrhea hypertension disordered eating

hypertension

Has obesity increased or decreased over the years

increased while overweight and morbidly obese has remained consistent

Nutritional Therapy Goal

is to restore to healthy body weight and resolve nutrition-related eating issues and Create a healthful food plan for weight maintenance

Lipectomy

liposuction- surgical removal of adipose tissue

Is bulimia more common in men or women?

men

Over the counter (OTC) weight loss pills, powders, herbals, and other "dietary supplements" are ________ regulated by the FDA

not