Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders Lecture Review

Flashcards covering misconceptions, incidence rates, diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and predisposing factors of Eating Disorders based on lecture notes.

What is the ratio of men to women for those experiencing anorexia or bulimia?

$1/10$ anorexics or bulimics are men

What is the term for the desire to be bigger, often seen as a misconception regarding men and eating disorders?

muscle dysmorphia

Between gender and sexual orientation, which is considered a better predictor of disordered eating or eating disorders ($ED/DE$)?

Gender

What is the mortality rate for women between the ages of $14$ to $25$ who suffer from anorexia?

$1/20$ die from it

What percentage of women are reported to be weight preoccupied?

$$70+\%$$

What are the three components of the diagnosis for Anorexia Nervosa regarding weight and perception?

$1.$ Refusal to maintain "normal" body weight, $2.$ Intense fear of becoming obese even when underweight, and $3.$ Inaccurate perception of body weight, size, and/or shape

How many menstrual cycles must be absent for a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa?

Absence of at least $3$ menstrual cycles

What is the required frequency and duration of binge-eating sessions to meet the criteria for Bulimia?

Two binge-eating sessions per week for a three month period

What is Lanugo, and which eating disorder is it a behavioral symptom of?

Long, thin body hair associated with Anorexia

What are two physical signs of purging behaviors associated with Bulimia?

Calluses on hands and rotting teeth

How much more likely are individuals with a psychiatric disorder to develop an eating disorder compared to those without?

$7\times$ more likely

How are the families of individuals with eating disorders typically characterized in terms of parental relationships?

More conflicted, disorganized, controlling, and less affectionate

Which types of sports put participants at a greater risk for developing disordered eating?

Sports with weight restrictions, sports with judging criteria, and endurance sports

In the context of Cultural Narcissism, which post-war period saw the emergence of the diet industry and a focus on body perfection?

Post WWII

What is a specific dynamic in the sport environment that contributes to eating disorders?

The misconception that lean is faster