Vocabulary
an eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction and fear of gaining weight.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia Nervosa
Skipping meals and eating very small amounts of food can be warning signs of this disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
This eating disorder has one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness.
Anorexia Nervosa
Talking to this type of person is an important first step for getting help.
Trusted Adult
eating a large amount of food at once
What does binge mean?
which disorder involves binge eating without purging?
binge eating disorder
Going to the bathroom right after meals may be a warning sign of this disorder
What is bulimia nervosa
T or F: Low self-esteem can increase the risk of an eating disorder
True
Eating disorders affect a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. (Hint: two words)
Mental Health
Trying to get rid of food after eating
What does purging mean?
this disorder involves extreme dieting and fear of gaining weight
Anorexia
Eating past feeling full and very quickly during episodes
What is binge eating
This plays a role in eating disorders. (Hint: think of your family)
Genetics
Eating disorders are this, meaning people can get better with support and treatment.
Treatable
Extremely thin due to severe weight loss
what is emaciated
Which disorder includes frequent overeating episodes?
Binge Eating disorder
Hiding food wrappers or large amounts of food eaten secretly
Binge Eating and/or Bulimia
This can cause an increase in body dissatisfaction. Hint: friends
what is peer pressure
T or F: The best person to talk to when dealing with an eating disorder is your friends and family.
False. The best person to talk to is a doctor/therapist
A serious mental health condition involving unhealthy thoughts and behaviors about food, weight, and body image.
What is an eating disorder
This eating disorder is most commonly linked to frequent use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting.
Bulimia Nervosa
What can happen to a person's heart rate when they have severe anorexia?
It slows down
Perfectionism
What is the main goal of nutritional counseling in eating disorder treatment?
Restoring healthy eating habits