Basics
Why is food essential for the body?
Provides energy for metabolism
What's the core feature?
Fear of gaining weight
What is the key pattern in bulimia?
Binging and purging
What is negative self-image?
Distorted belief that self-worth is based on body shape
What is the main treatment focus?
Restore nurtition
What happens when the body lacks food?
Breaks down fat and muscle
What is the portrayed eating behavior?
Severe restriction or starvation
How does someone with bulimia compensate for bingeing?
induce vomiting, abuse laxative/diuretics, excessive exercise, restrict food intake afterward
True
How long should someone with bulimia be monitored for?
1-2 hours BEFORE and AFTER meals to assess for purging
Are eating disorder defined by weight?
No, they're defined by psychological factors
Physical signs seen in anorexia
extreme weight loss, brittle hair/nails, dry/yellow skin, lanugo
What is the common weight status for someone with bulimia?
Normal weight or overweight
What thought pattern does someone with bulimia possess?
That they do not have control of their life and by binge and purging, they are regaining control
What is a potentially fatal condition when a malnourished person starts eating again?
Refeeding syndrome
What are main contributing factors?
biological, psychological, sociocultural
Serious complications of anorexia
bradycardia, hypotension, brain and kidney damage
What are the signs of bulimia?
sore throat, stomach pain, eroding teeth, menstrual irregularities, swollen parotid glands (by jaw), russell's sign (bruising/calluses on knuckles), electrolyte imbalance
This is the behavior where patients avoid eating in front of others
Social avoidance
T/F: eating disorders occurs in cycles with periods of relapse and progress?
True
What is the key psychological driver?
Distorted body image
What is the mortality rate?
Extremely high mortality d/t malnutrition and suicide risk
What is the diagnostic timeframe?
What is the core cognitive issue leading to eating disorders?
Distorted thought about food and body
False - its more like a rollercoaster