Malnutrition
ED Facts & Stats
Coping Skills
Macronutrients
Digestive System
100

Visible symptoms of malnutrition. List 2.

Weight loss

Lanugo

Slow wound healing

Stunted Growth

100

True or False? 

Rates of eating disorders in females are increasing at a faster rate than for males.

False: 

Rates of eating disorders in males are increasing at a faster rate than for females.

100

This coping skill helps calm your body's stress response by taking slow, controlled breaths in and out.

Deep breathing
100

This macronutrient is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen for quick energy.

Carbohydrates

100

Digestion begins in this part of your body, where chewing and saliva start breaking down food.

the mouth

200

Invisible symptoms of malnutrition. List 3.

  • reduced appetite
  • lack of interest in food and drink
  • feeling tired all the time
  • feeling weaker
  • getting sick often and taking a long time to recover
  • poor concentration
  • feeling cold most of the time
  • low mood, sadness and depression
200

What does ARFID stand for?

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

200

This DBT skill uses Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation to help lower intense emotions quickly.

TIPP

200

Of the three macronutrients, this one provides the most energy per gram.

Fat

200

This organ mixes food with acid and digestive juices to help break it down.

The stomach

300

What is refeeding syndrome?

A serious condition that can happen when someone who hasn't been getting enough nutrition starts eating again too quickly. As the body begins using food again, important minerals (electrolytes) in the blood can change very fast, which can affect the heart, muscles, and other organs.

300

How many types of eating disorders are listed in the DSM-5? Hint: It's more than 3

8 types

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Pica
  • Rumination Disorder
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
  • Unspecified Feeding and Eating Disorder (UFED)
300

This skill involves paying attention to the present moment on purpose, without judging your thoughts or feelings.

Mindfulness

300

During digestion, proteins are broken down into these building blocks.

Amino acids

300

This muscular tube carries food from your mouth to your stomach using squeezing movements called peristalsis.

Esophagus

400

Explain "muscle wasting"

When your body doesn't get enough nutrition, it starts using some of its own muscles for energy to keep important organs like your heart and brain working. This is called muscle wasting, and it can make you feel weak and tired. With enough nutrition and time, your muscles can grow strong again.

400

What percent of the US population, or nearly 31 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime? Choose one below:

0-10%

10-30%

30-45%

45-60%

9%

400

If your emotions tell you to avoid something that's safe and important, this skill encourages you to do the reverse behavior instead.

Opposite action

400

Endurance athletes often focus on replenishing this carbohydrate storage form after long periods of exercise.

Glycogen

400

Most nutrients from food are absorbed into the body in this long organ.

Small intestine

500

Why do malnourished individuals often not feel pleasure when eating foods?

Their brains don't produce dopamine.

500

A recent study reported that, in a sample of competitive athletes, over ___% met criteria for an eating disorder/subthreshold eating disorder.

86%

500

When urges or difficult emotions feel overwhelming, this coping skill involves temporarily shifting your attention to a healthy activity like drawing, listening to music, or doing a puzzle.

Distraction

500

Unlike carbohydrates and fats, this macronutrient is not the body's preferred source of energy but can be used for energy if needed.

Protein

500

This organ absorbs water from food that has already been digested and helps form stool.

Large intestine or Colon