Nutrition Facts
carbohydrates
Explain "malnourished"
Malnourished is a condition where a persons body is lacking the necessary nutrients to be able to function the best it can
Myth: you have to be underweight to have an ED
False: anyone at any weight can have an ED
What is "all or nothing" thinking
a cognitive distortion where situations are viewed in extremes, with no middle ground.
Explain what "body neutrality" means
Respecting your body without having to "love" how it looks
True or False: Skipping meals will slow down your metabolism
What is true
What organ controls hunger cues
What is brain?
True or False: Less than 15% of EDs occur in men
False: 20% of AN, 30% BN, 45% binge
What does "urge surfing" mean?
The concept likens the experience of an urge to a wave in the ocean: it starts small, grows in intensity, and eventually subsides. The key idea is to “surf” the wave of the urge rather than trying to fight it or give in to it.
What is dangerous about using apps/trackers for food and or exercise
Can fuel obsessive thinking, disconnect you from your bodies natural cues, and promote guilt.
Name one food that is a good source of dietary fat
Olive oil, PB, nuts, seeds, avocado
Name 2 symptoms of not getting enough nutrition in
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Brain Fog
- Poor concentration
- Hair loss
- Cold
ECT
Myth: If someone is eating regularly again they are in remission
Why is this a myth
Recovery and remission is also emotional and physical. (labs are normal, less loud ED voice ect)
what is the G.I.V.E skill for communication?
Gentle, Interested, Validate, Easy Manner
Why can the "wellness" industry be just as bad and harmful as diet culture?
Which vitamin HELPS your bones absorb calcium
Vitamin D
What is muscle wasting?
The body breaking down its own muscle for energy due to lack of fuel from nutrition
Myth: You should only eat when your really hungry
Why is this a myth?
In recovery hunger cues will be off. Regular nourishment is necessary even without feelings of being hungry
What is considered "turning the mind"
This skill is helps people move people in the direction of radical acceptance.
1. Acknowledge Reality & identify the Resistance
2. Make a Choice to Accept
3. Commit to Acceptance. Again & Again
4. Engage in Acceptance Practices
What does it mean when we say "diet culture moralizes food"?
What mineral imbalance can lead to heart problems and potential death
Potassium
What is amenorrhea and why does it happen?
Loss of menstrual cycle due to inadequate nutrition leading to hormone disruption, insufficient estrogen production, and reduced FSH/LH hormone. (similar answers ok)
Myth: discipline around food is a good thing
This is a myth because this promotes extreme control around food that feeds the ED. Flexibility and balance are healthier in the long run.
Explain DEAR MAN skill steps
D- describe
E- express
A- assert
R- reinforce
stay
M - mindful
A- appear confident
N- negotiate
Why does someone in recovery feel more tired even though they are getting more nutrition in?
The body is using energy to repair and restore organs. Prior body was functioning minimally