CLP chapter 8

Bulimia nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by severe disruptions in eating behavior, bingeing followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, and an excessive concern with body shape.

Anorexia nervosa

An eating disorder marked by extreme weight loss, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image.

Binge eating disorder

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating without associated compensatory behaviors, leading to distress or functional impairment.

Bingeing

The consumption of large quantities of food in a discrete period, often perceived as uncontrollable.

Purging

A compensatory behavior associated with bulimia nervosa, involving the removal of food from the body after bingeing.

Night eating disorder

A condition characterized by consuming a significant portion of daily calories after dinner and waking at night for high-calorie snacks.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

The treatment of choice for bulimia nervosa, focusing on distorted body shape evaluation and maladaptive weight control attempts.

Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder

Disrupted sleep patterns that lead to distress and functional impairment, affecting the biological clock.

Dyssomnias

Sleep disorders characterized by difficulties in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep.

Parasomnias

Sleep disorders involving abnormal behavioral and physiological events during sleep.

Hypersomnolence disorder

A condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged nighttime sleep.

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder with recurrent intense need for sleep and episodes of sudden sleep, potentially accompanied by cataplexy.

Obstructive sleep apnea

A breathing-related sleep disorder where airflow stops while the respiratory system continues to function.

Psychoeducation

Educational interventions aimed at improving knowledge about mental health conditions and their management.

Polysomnographic (PSG) evaluation

A comprehensive assessment of sleep that includes EEG, EOG, and EMG to analyze sleep patterns.

Actigraph

A wearable device that monitors movement to detect different stages of sleep and wakefulness.

Comorbid psychological disorders

Mental health conditions that occur simultaneously with another disorder, commonly seen in eating disorders.

Body image distortion

A skewed perception of body shape and size, often present in individuals with anorexia nervosa.

Compensatory behaviors

Actions taken to counteract bingeing episodes in bulimia nervosa, such as purging or excessive exercise.

Restrictive subtype

A classification of anorexia nervosa where individuals maintain a low body weight primarily through restriction of intake.

Binge-eating-purging subtype

A type of anorexia nervosa characterized by binge eating and subsequent purging behaviors.

Cultural body ideals

Societal standards that influence perceptions of an ideal body shape or size, often linked to disordered eating.

Obesity

A medical condition defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, associated with various health risks.

Self-help techniques

Methods that individuals can use independently to address issues related to binge eating, often part of treatment.

Technical advancements

Improvements in technology that have contributed to a sedentary lifestyle, increasing the prevalence of obesity.

Gender differences in eating disorders

Variations in the prevalence and manifestation of eating disorders based on gender, with a higher incidence in women.

Eating disorders prevention program

A structured initiative aimed at reducing the incidence of eating disorders, often targeting at-risk groups.

Medications for eating disorders

Pharmaceutical treatments, such as antidepressants, used to address symptoms in disorders like bulimia and BED.

Starvation effects

Physical and psychological consequences resulting from prolonged calorie restriction in anorexia nervosa.

Social media influence

The impact that social media content has on body image beliefs and the risk of developing eating disorders.

Treatment of anorexia nervosa

Comprehensive approaches focusing on weight restoration, psychoeducation, and family involvement.