Vocabulary
an eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction and fear of gaining weight.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia Nervosa
extreme weight loss, fatigue, hair thinning, dizziness
physical signs of anorexia
This eating disorder has one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness.
Anorexia Nervosa
Should someone with an eating disorder see a doctor?
Yes
eating a large amount of food at once
What does binge mean?
which disorder involves binge eating without purging?
binge eating disorder
What feeling is common with eating disorders: happiness or shame?
Shame
T or F: Low self-esteem can increase the risk of an eating disorder
True
Eating disorders affect a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. (Hint: two words)
Mental Health
Trying to get rid of food after eating
What does purging mean?
this disorder involves extreme dieting and fear of gaining weight
Anorexia
This happens when someone is not eating enough. (Hint: starts with "d")
Dizziness
This plays a role in eating disorders. (Hint: think of your family)
Genetics
T or F: Eating disorders can be life threatening.
True
Extremely think due to severe weight loss
what is emaciated
Which disorder includes frequent overeating episodes?
Binge Eating disorder
This happens to your hair when you have an eating disorder
Hair loss
This can cause an increase in body dissatisfaction. Hint: friends
what is peer pressure
T or F: The best person to talk to when dealing with an eating disorder is your friends and family.
False. The best person to talk to is a doctor/therapist
What term describes a false belief that someone is overweight when they are actually underweight?
Distorted body image
This eating disorder is most commonly linked to frequent use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting.
Bulimia Nervosa
What can happen to a person's heart rate when they have severe anorexia?
It slows down
Perfectionism
What is the main goal of nutritional counseling in eating disorder treatment?
Restoring healthy eating habits