A complex eating disorder with three key features:
-refusal to maintain a healthy body weight
-an intense fear of gaining weight
-a distorted body image
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What is healthy eating?
Consuming the right quantities of foods from all food groups in order to lead a healthy life
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What is a secretive food ritual?
A refusal to eat around others or in public places. Eating in rigid, ritualistic ways (e.g. cutting food “just so”, chewing food and spitting it out, using a specific plate).
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What is exercise?
An activity that gets your heart rate up and requires physical effort.
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What is recommended calorie intake for a normal college student?
2000-2400
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What is an example of a physical effect of Anorexia?
Examples of this type of effect are:
-Fatigue
-Weak hair
-Intolerance of cold
-Dry, yellowish skin
-Brittle nails
-Growth of fine hair all over the body and face
-Tooth decay and gum damage
-Extreme thinness
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What is eating in moderation?
Not eating to the extremes, neither too much nor too little.
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What is an obsession with food (and examples)?
A sign of anorexia that causes a person to obsessively read food labels, measure and weigh portions, keep a food diary, and read diet books for every meal in order to control their weight.
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What is the recommended amount of exercise per week?
150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
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What is the recommended intake of protein a day? (grams)
.8 grams per kilogram or .36 grams per pound of this substance is recommended per day.
(around 56grams for males and 46 grams for women)
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What is an example of an internal effect of anorexia?
An example of this type of effect is
-Constipation and bloating
-Lack of energy and weakness (Fatigue)
-Severe mood swings; depression
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What is a colorful meal?
Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day. Most likely, you will need to double the amount of fruits and veggies you were eating before
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What is "purging"?
Throwing up after eating – Frequently disappearing after meals or going to the bathroom. May run the water to disguise sounds of vomiting or reappear smelling like mouthwash or mints.
Or
Severely limiting your diet to "cleanse" or "detox" your body
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What is aerobic exercise or cardio exercise?
Physical exercise of low to high intensity that you can sustain for more than just a few minutes while your heart, lungs, and muscles are stimulated.
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What is portion control?
Eating the recommended amount of each food group for a meal and eating in moderate amounts.
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What is a hormone problem caused by anorexia?
Periods may stop, bone loss, inhibition of growth, and trouble getting pregnant.
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What are some of the healthiest foods?
This list of food represent....
apples
almonds
broccoli
blueberries
oily fish
leafy green vegetables
sweet potatoes
wheat germ
avocados
oatmeal
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What is "pretending to eat"?
Hiding, playing with, or throwing away food to avoid eating. Making excuses to get out of meals (“I had a huge lunch” or “My stomach isn’t feeling good.”).
400
What is anaerobic exercise?
An exercise intense enough to trigger lactate formation. It is used by athletes in non-endurance sports to promote strength, speed and power and by body builders to build muscle mass.
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What is trans fat?
This type of fat adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid.
Trans fat is a type of fat adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid and to mimic saturated fats (like butter).
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What is a person with anorexia's view on their body image?
A person with anorexia feels fat, even though severely overweight and very critical of their appearance.
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What is a healthy carb?
This type of food includes Whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. They are digested slowly, helping you feel full longer and keeping blood sugar and insulin levels stable.
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What is the reason of anorexia?
-Attempting to control your life and emotions.
-Weight loss as a way to achieve happiness.
-Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.
-Self-esteem is based entirely on how much you weigh and how thin you are.
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What is compulsive exercise?
Following a punishing exercise regimen aimed at burning calories. Exercising through injuries, illness, and bad weather. Working out extra hard after bingeing or eating something “bad.”