An eating disorder where there is an obsession to control eating
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What is Bulimia?
Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by changing episodes of bingeing and purging. It begins with eating excessive amount of food suddenly than all of a sudden purging (vomiting, laxatives, enemas or diuretics) because the person feels helpless, uncomfortable, sad and angry at eating so much
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What are nutritional facts?
Labels at the back of products that explain their nutritional value
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What is bingeing?
An eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food.
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What are two strategies to prevent eating disorder?
Talking to someone when stressed
Making friends that are supportive and encouraging
Knowing what eating disorders are
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What are two symptoms of Anorexia?
Losing a lot of weight quickly
Obsessiveness to become thin
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What is a complication of bulimia?
Death, Dehydration, Health problems
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What are two examples of dairy products?
Yogurt and milk both are some examples.
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Causes of Binge eating?
Hunger
stress
to comfort themselves
to take control
What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
Both anorexia and bulimia are a drive for thinness and a disturbance in eating.
Although bulimia is purging and binging .....normally u maintain your body weight with bulimia
while anorexia is eating less or not eating at all
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What is one example of a grain product?
Rice and/or wheat is part of this group.
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What is the diagnosis?
Consumption of high fat food twice a week for 6 months
Blood test
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What is the number 1 preventative strategy for any eating disorder?
Good coping skills
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What helps reduce Anorexia symptoms?
Non-pharmalogical....psychotherapy,Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Meditation all help and reduce anxiety
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What can you do to prevent bulimia?
Gain knowledge, talk to someone when stressed, learn coping skills etc.
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Name 4 food groups from Canada's food guide
Vegetables and fruits
milk and alternatives
meat and alternatives
Grain products
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3 Symptoms of binge eating
Eating secretly
eating large amounts at one time
always eating unhealthy food
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What is one of the 3 components of treating eating disorders?
Restoring the person to a healthy weight
Treating the psychological issues related to the eating disorder
Reducing or eliminating behaviors or thoughts that lead to insufficient eating and preventing relapse.
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What is one complication of anorexia?
Health problems such diabetes, obesity, high BP, death
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Is Bulimia a lifelong disorder?
No. There are treatments available but it all depends on the individual and their coping strategies and ability to come out of the eating disorder with the help of medications and therapy.
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What is making better food choices?
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Choosing either, more healthy or more better foods suited for your lifestyle
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What is the number one problem with Binge eating?
Obesity
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Other than psychotherapy, what other methods of treatment is involved?