History
When did anorexia make it into the DSM-1 as its own individual eating disorder?
1952
What are the warning signs of anorexia/bulimia?
Purging, binge eating, dramatic weight loss, extreme dieting, and withholding from food.
Anorexia Nervosa
Definition: A disorder marked by the pursuit of extreme thinness and by extreme weight loss
What kind of feelings can occur when dealing with an eating disorder?
guilt, depression, anxiety, and shame
Anorexia/Bulimia can cause serious medical issues.
Fact. This is a very serious issue if left untreated and can cause serious illness or even death.
When was the term anorexia nervosa coined?
1873, by Sir William Gull.
What is the average BMI of someone with anorexia?
85%
Bulimia Nervosa
A disorder marked by frequent eating binges followed by forced vomiting or other extreme behaviors to avoid weight gain.
What is the rate of suicide in patients with anorexia?
1 in 5 deaths occur by suicide with patients with anorexia.
You must be underweight in order to be seen with anorexia/bulimia
Fiction. You can end up underweight, however, in the early stages you are not necessarily underweight.
When was anorexia introduced as a clinical diagnosis?
1874
What percent of people will have an eating disorder in their lifetime?
9% of people in the U.S. will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.
What is a binge?
an episode of uncontrollable eating during which a person ingests a large quantity of food.
What can be seen as commonly comorbid with this with these eating disorder?
Bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders commonly are found in people with these eating disorders.
Men are more likely than women to seek help for eating disorders
Fiction. They often deny the problem and can be too embarrassed to get help.
When did Gerald Russell publish the paper, "an Ominous Variant of Anorexia Nervosa?"
1979
What is one DSM-5 checklist symptom?
1. Individual purposely takes in too little nourishment, resulting in body weight that is very low and below that of other people of similar age and gender.
2. Individual is very fearful of gaining weight or repeatedly seeks to prevent weight gain despite low body weight.
3. Individual has distorted body perception, places inappropriate emphasis on weight or shape in self-judgments, or fails to appreciate the serious implications of their low weight.
How do you assess for anorexia?
Lab test, physical exam, vitals
What is a common food people cut- out when someone is experiencing anorexia?
Sweets and fattening food are typically cut out with someone with anorexia.
Anorexia can be caused by genetics, dieting, and life transitions.
Fact. Not one thing can set it off, it can pertain to multiple factors, such as biological, environmental, and a stressor.
Why was purging a practice in ancient Egypt?
To prevent diseases that originated from foods that had been consumed.
What can be treatment plans for anorexia/bulimia?
CBT, counseling, getting vitals done, regularly meeting with a doctor
What is the therapy technique, body tracing?
People with eating disorders draw an image they believe accurately represents their body.
How do signs and symptoms differ in anorexia and bulimia?
Bulimia uses "purges" to avoid weight gain whereas different dieting strategies to avoid weight gain.
Dieting can lead to eating disorders.
Fact. Orthorexia is disordered eating that can lead to obsessive thinking patterns toward eating in a healthy way. That results in not eating enough.