Chapter Fourteen

The flashcards include key definitions and concepts related to feeding and eating disorders as discussed in the lecture.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a significant disturbance in perception of body weight and shape.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

An eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food accompanied by a feeling of loss of control, without the compensatory behaviors found in bulimia.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

A disorder characterized by avoidance or restriction of food intake leading to significant weight loss or nutritional deficiency.

Pica

An eating disorder involving the ingestion of non-nutritive, inedible substances, often seen in young children.

Drive for Thinness

A psychological motivation that can lead to dieting and unhealthy eating patterns, particularly in young women.

Failure to Thrive (FTT)

A term used to describe serious growth and nutritional problems in infants, often linked with inadequate or abusive caregiving.

Set Point Theory

The idea that the body maintains a certain weight range through metabolic and physiological mechanisms, making weight loss difficult.

Compensatory Behaviors

Actions taken by individuals with bulimia to prevent weight gain after binge eating, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to maintain bodily functions, which can be influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors.

Chronic Dieting

A repeated pattern of restrictive eating that can lead to increased risk of eating disorders and weight gain due to metabolic adaptations.

Nutritional Deficiency

A condition that occurs when the body does not get enough essential nutrients, often related to disordered eating.

Sociocultural Factors

Cultural and social influences that can affect eating behaviors and body image, significantly shaping the prevalence of eating disorders.

Psychosocial Treatment

Therapeutic interventions involving psychological and social aspects aimed at addressing eating disorders.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy that is effective in treating bulimia and involves changing distorted thinking patterns related to food and body image.

Body Image Disturbance

A psychological condition in which a person has a distorted perception of the size and shape of their body.