Disorders
Signs & Symptoms
Role of ATC
100

A condition that manifests as extreme restriction and a refusal to maintain normal body weight with an intense fear of gaining weight even though they are underweight.

What is Anorexia Nervosa 

100

Calluses or scars on the back of the hand that may develop secondary to eating disorders

What is Russell’s sign

100
What must an AT have in place in order to standardize the care and referral of an individual who demonstrates S&S of an eating disorder? 

What is Policy/Procedures (EAP)

200

A condition that manifests as eating non-nutritive or non-food substances that have no nutritional value (dirt, hair, ice, paper, etc.)

What is Pica

200

What is the fine soft hair that may develop over the body secondary to an eating disorder

What is lanugo hair

200

What is not within an ATCs scope of practice when addressing eating disorder care?

What is Diagnosis and Treatment

300

A condition that manifests as an absence of interest in food and eating, food selectivity based on sensory sensitivity, and fear of negative consequences of eating related to aversive experiences such as choking or vomiting.

What is Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

300

Excessive weight loss and refusal to maintain normal body weight is a sign of anorexia nervosa. Below what % of expected BW are these indivduals?

What is <85% of expected BW

300

Who should be included in education session regarding eating disorders

What is coaches, athletes, and parents

400

A condition that manifests as recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain (purging, medications, etc.)

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

400

Eating too rapidly, eating when
not hungry, and eating until uncomfortably full with a feeling of lack of control is classifies as ...

What is Binge eating

400

What are 3 examples of individuals who should be included within the interdisciplinary healthcare team

What is team physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, registered dietitian, nutritionist, counselor, other specialists as indicated by specific S&S