True or False: Can eating disorders be linked to genetics?
True
(Family and twin studies have suggested that genetic factors contribute to about 50 percent of the variance for the development of an eating disorder and that anorexia nervosa shares a genetic risk with clinical depression.)
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Who is more prone to develop eating disorder?
Eating disorders affect mainly:
Adolescents girls or Women who are white and in a higher socioeconomic class
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Describe what Secondary Amenorrhea is.
Occurs when at least 1 menstrual period has occurred, but no periods for more than 3 cycles or 6 months
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How do parents play a role in eating disorders?
Lack of parental support and guidance, Emphasis on body image (exercise and diet)
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What is Bulimia?
An eating disorder characterized by restraining of food intake for a period of time followed by an over intake binging period that results in feelings of guilt and low self esteem. The most common form is purging
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What are some of the Signs & Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa?
Bradycardia, Lanugo, Atrophic Breasts (Postpubertal), Flat Affects, Cold Extremities, and may wear oversized clothings
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Name 3 factors that contribute to eating disorders
Media, Family Dynamics, Peer Pressure, Need for control