Symptoms
What eating disorder is characterized by severe restriction of food intake and low body weight?
What is anorexia nervosa?
This condition is common in women with eating disorders, characterized by a lack of a period.
What is amenorrhea?
This personality trait, characterized by striving for flawlessness, is commonly associated with anorexia.
What is perfectionism?
These unrealistic body expectations are often spread through platforms like Instagram and Tiktok.
What are social media influences?
What type of therapy focuses on changing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors related to food?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This eating disorder symptom includes recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control.
What is binge eating disorder?
This brain region regulates hunger, satiety, and energy balance.
What is the hypothalamus?
This trauma-related condition is a risk factor for developing disordered eating.
What is PTSD?
This type of pressure comes from friends or peers regarding appearance or dieting.
What is peer pressure?
This cultural trend emphasizes dieting, weight loss, and “clean eating.”
What behaviors are exhibited by those with bulimia nervosa to avoid weight gain?
What is vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics?
Eating disorders have been linked to imbalances in which brain chemical is involved in mood?
What is serotonin?
What mental health condition commonly co-occurs with eating disorders?
What is anxiety OR depression?
Growing up in an environment that emphasizes dieting or appearance can contribute to this type of risk factor.
What is family influence (or family environment)?
This form of therapy focuses on restoring the physical health of those with eating disorders while involving their family.
What is family-talk therapy?
What term describes a distorted perception of one’s body size or shape?
What is body image distortion?
This physical effect of purging can cause damage to teeth due to stomach acid.
What is enamel erosion?
This anxiety disorder, involving intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, is often comorbid with restrictive eating patterns.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
This environmental factor includes exposure to frequent dieting behaviors modeled by parents or caregivers.
What is modeling?
This type of professional helps create structured meal plans to restore healthy eating patterns.
What is a dietitian (or nutritionist)?
This physical symptom, often seen in anorexia, refers to the growth of fine body hair due to low body fat.
What is lanugo?
This condition, common in anorexia nervosa, refers to an abnormally low heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
This internal conflict occurs when someone’s behaviors (like restricting) don’t align with their health goals.
What is cognitive dissonance?
This type of comment, even if intended as a compliment, can reinforce disordered eating behaviors.
What is weight-based praise?
This medical intervention may be necessary in severe anorexia cases when a patient cannot meet nutritional needs orally.
What is a feeding tube?