Physical Symptoms
This life-threatening eating disorder is characterized by extreme fear of weight gain and distorted body image.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Teaching for Maya should be tailored to this developmental stage.
What is adolescence?
Maya has this anxiety-related diagnosis alongside anorexia.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Maya needs to eat foods rich in this nutrient to help with anemia.
What is iron?
Anorexia nervosa carries the highest mortality among these conditions.
What are eating disorders?
This condition occurs when the body doesn't have enough fluids to function properly.
What is dehydration?
To motivate Maya, nutrition education can be linked to this activity she enjoys.
What is volleyball (or sports)?
This disorder causes Maya to have distorted perceptions of her body.
What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
This app can help Maya track meals, thoughts, and triggers.
What is Recovery Record?
Advocacy for positive body image can reduce this major risk factor for anorexia.
What is body image disturbance?
Name two cardiovascular symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
What are irregular heart rhythms and low blood pressure?
Family involvement in teaching helps with this aspect of her care.
What is encouragement and support at home?
Depression and substance abuse are examples of these risk factors linked to anorexia.
What are mental health problems?
Safe exercise teaching helps Maya avoid this harmful behavior.
What is over-exercising?
Online therapy programs like Teen Counseling help prevent relapse by providing this type of support.
What is accessible mental health care?