Healthy Eating and Eating Disorders Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to healthy eating and various eating disorders, their classifications, risk factors, psychological effects, and treatment approaches.

Normalized, non-disordered eating

A diet that includes a variety of foods; consuming in response to hunger and stopping when full.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by self-induced starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

A disorder involving repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food without compensatory behavior.

Eating disorder mortality rate

Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates among mental health disorders.

Compulsive exercise

Excessive physical activity used to control body weight.

Clinical presentation of Anorexia

Features include emaciated appearance, hypotension, bradycardia, and dehydration.

Psychological manifestations of Anorexia

Negative thinking patterns, emotional reasoning, and trouble concentrating.

Risk factors for eating disorders

Conditions that contribute to the likelihood of developing eating disorders, including mental health issues and socioeconomic stresses.

SCOFF tool

A screening tool used to identify potential eating disorders based on specific questions regarding behavior and attitudes toward eating.

Nutritional re-engineering

A treatment approach where dietary intake is gradually increased while being monitored to avoid refeeding syndrome.

Serotonin dysregulation

Alterations in the serotonin system that may affect feeding behaviors.

BED psychological manifestations

Feelings of guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and cognitive impairments associated with binge eating.

Types of Anorexia

Includes Restrictive Type (dieting and fasting) and Binge/Purging Type (binge eating followed by purging).

Medical complications of eating disorders

Potential health risks such as diabetes, electrolyte disruptions, kidney failure, and osteoporosis.