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Description
Factors
Lifestyle
Symptoms
Solutions
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An eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a normal minimal body weight
What is Anorexia?
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Social, Psychological and Genetic
What are the factors that lead to anorexia?
100
How many grain products are required by the body?
6-7 grain products
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Symptoms of anorexia?!
Fatigue Insomnia Dizziness or fainting A bluish discoloration of the fingers Hair that thins, breaks or falls out Soft, downy hair covering the body Constipation Dry skin
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Give an example of anonymous approach
Depression chat rooms. Kids help phone.
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Restricting Type and Purging type
What are the types of anorexia?
200
The promotion of thinness and beauty
Social
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How many milk products are required by the body?
3-4
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Appearance of an anorexic person?
Dramatic weight loss Distorted body image Harshly critical of appearance
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Example of organizations.
Calorie control council Shape up america! Obesity control council.
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A medicine agent that increases the amount of urine excreted.
What is Diuretic?
300
Obsessiveness with Perfection
Psychological
300
Give one feature of an anorexic lifestyle.
Pretend to eat or lie about eating Preoccupation with food Strange or secretive food rituals
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Purging symptoms?
Using diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics Throwing up after eating – Frequently disappearing after meals or going to the bathroom. May run the water to disguise sounds of vomiting or reappear smelling like mouthwash or mints. Compulsive exercising
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What therapy would a psychologist use?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
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Agent for releiving constipation.
What is Laxative?
400
Low self-esteem:
Psychiological
400
Features of healthy dieting?
Healthy dieting is an attempt to control weight. Your self-esteem is based on more than just weight and body image. You view weight loss as a way to improve your health and appearance. Your goal is to lose weight in a healthy way.
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Describe any inner body changes in an anorexic person
Hormonal changes including reproductive, thyroid, stress, and growth hormones Abnormal heart rhythm Electrolyte imbalalance Fertility problems : Anemia Bone density loss : Osteoporosis Neurological problems
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This type of therapy gives a way to connect to others facing eating disorders.
Group therapy
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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods in a woman who has menstruated normally in the past.
What is Amenorrhea
500
A member of the victim's family has an eating disorder: anorexia or bulimia nervosa, it is likely that their children will be suffering from these disorders too.
Genetics
500
Anorexic dieting? Any features you know?
Anorexia is an attempt to control your life and emotions. Your self-esteem is based entirely on how much you weigh and how thin you are. You view weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.
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What happens to an anorexic person's hair?
Hair gets brittle and thin
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This type of therapy can help resolve family conflicts and muster support from concerned family membe
Family-based threapy