Warning signs and symptoms
What is one common physical sign of anorexia nervosa?
Significant weight loss or being underweight
True or False: Individuals with Bulimia can take Prozac to help reduce core symptoms
True
Pica
What might somone with Binge-Eating Disorder do to avoid feeling embarrassed when eating?
may eat alone or in secret
What behavior might suggest someone has binge-eating disorder?
Eating large amounts of food in a short time, even when not hungry.
True or False: Medication has not been shown to be an effective primary treatment for anorexia nervosa
True
In this disorder, recently eaten food is regurgitated, rechewed, reswallowed, or spit out and it can lead to malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances.
Rumination Disorder
What is one symptom of an individual with Binge-Eating disorder?
feeling that you dont have control over your eating behavior.
Name one emotional symptom common among people with eating disorders.
Feeling guilt or shame after eating.
What is the first requirement for patients with anorexia nervosa before beginning full treatment?
restoring weight
This disorder involves restricted or inadequate eating that goes beyond picky eating and can cause significant developmental or medical impairment
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
True or False: Individuals with BED are always overweight or obese
False
What is a warning sign that someone might be struggling with bulimia nervosa?
Frequently going to the bathroom after eating(to purge).
What do dietitians do for individuals with eating disorders?
Dietitians assess nutritional deficiencies, help set an appropriate goal weight, provide support, and develop strategies to normalize eating patterns.
Children with this disorder are most likely to have comorbid conditions such as anxiety, learning disorders, or pervasive developmental disorder.
What emotion is commonly reported after binge episode?
guilt or shame
True or False: People with eating disorders always look visibly underweight.
False- people of any size can have an eating disorder
What are two Psychological treaments for eating disorders?
Cognitive Behavioral therapy(CBT)
Family-Based and Couple-Based Therapy
Iron and Zinc deficiencies, as well as an enviormental and developmental factors, are potential causes of this eating disorder often seen in children with developmental disabilities.
Pica
How often must a binge eating episode occur for a diagnosis of BED?
one a week for three months