Disordered Eating

Question 1

What is Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 1

• Characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss
• Refusal to maintain minimally normal body weight
• Increased fear of weight gain or being “fat”
• Abnormal or absence of menstrual cycle
• Extreme concern with body shape and weight
• Distorted body image

Question 2

What are some physical consequences of Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 2

• Abnormally slow heart-rate
• Atrophy of heart muscle
• Low blood pressure
• Loss of bone density
• Muscle atrophy
• Severe dehydration
• Kidney failure

Question 3

What is Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 3

• Characterized by a secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging
• Recurrent binge and purge episodes
• Feeling out of control during a binge
• Purging after bingeing
• Frequent dieting
• Extreme concern with body shape or weight
• Frequent trips to the restroom following meals

Question 4

What are some physical consequences of Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 4

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Heart failure
• Dehydration
• Inflammation or rupture of esophagus
• Constipation
• Tooth decay
• Peptic ulcers
• Pancreatitis
• Potential for gastric rupture

Question 5

What is Compulsive Overeating

Answer 5

• Characterized primarily by periods of uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating
• No purging following binge
• Sporadic dieting
• Feelings of shame or self-hatred
• Sporadic fasting and repetitive dieting
• Anxiety, depression, and loneliness
• Body weight may range from normal to severely obese

Question 6

What are some physical consequences of compulsive overeating

Answer 6

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease due to elevation in triglycerides
• Secondary diabetes
• Gallbladder disease
• Increased incidence of chronic illness and disease

Question 7

What is Orthorexia

Answer 7

• Nervous about what they put into their bodies, clean eating, Limits the food choices

Question 8

What is Pica

Answer 8

• Eating things other than food

Question 9

What is Muscle Dysmorphia

Answer 9

• Feeling like you have to be super muscular, Adonis complex