Current trends/Health Risks
Health risks of this eating disorder include fatigue, stomach pains, osteopenia, and liver damage.
(Anorexia)
Name an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by not eating.
(Anorexia)
If a teen presents with rapid weight loss, what organ dysfunction should be ruled out before considering EDs?
(Endocrine- Hyperthyroidism)
An eating disorder that involves a fixation on healthy eating to the point of obsession, where “unhealthy” food is vilified.
(Orthorexia nervosa)
What is the normal BMI range?
(18.5-25)
Bulimia and anorexia mostly affect what age group?
(Teens)
People with this disorder lose control of what they eat and the amount at which they consume food.
(Binge eating disorder)
What is the reason for enlarged parotid glands in patients who engage in repetitive purging?
(Salivary gland hyperstimulation)
A condition characterized by the person avoiding certain foods or types of food, having restricted intake in terms of overall amount eaten, or both.
(ARFID- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder)
How many calories are in 1 pound?
(3,500)
This is the most common eating disorder in the US.
(Binge Eating disorder)
Individuals with this disorder experience significant weight fluctuations.
(Bulimia)
The name for soft, downy hair grown on the body to promote insulation.
(Lanugo)
What genetic syndrome is associated with obesity, lack of satiety, delayed puberty, and developmental delay?
(Prader Willi syndrome)
How many calories are in one gram of fat, carbohydrate, or protein?
(Carbohydrates- 4 calories per gram, protein- 4 calories per gram, fat- 9 calories per gram)
Repetitive emesis in bulimia may cause the following physical effects (List 2-3 ex).
(Conjunctival hemorrhage, dental erosion, esophageal tear/rupture)
What are warning signs/habits of eating disorders (give 2-3 examples)
(Overexercising, food restriction, laxative use)
What electrolyte imbalance may you see in bulimics?
(Hypochloremia)
This genetic syndrome results in poor growth and weight gain. These patients consume a high fat diet to ensure adequate nutrient intake (Aprox 40% of total calories).
(Cystic fibrosis)
Approximately what percent of American adults are overweight or obese?
(66%)
These athletic activities are the most concerned with body image and have the highest incidence of eating disorders. Name three.
(gymnastics, dancing, cheerleading, ballet, figure skating, or wrestling)
People with anorexia have high levels of this type of hunger hormone in their blood
(Ghrelin)
Callouses on the back of the hand due to repeated self-induced vomiting over long periods of time
(Russels sign)
An eating disorder in which a person with Type 1 diabetes restricts insulin to lose weight.
(Diabulemia)
Per the US Department of Health, how long should children exercise per day? (60 minutes)
(60 minutes)